Employment at the CED

Current openings at the Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED) are listed below.

Community Support Specialist 18744 (Remote)

The West Virginia University Research Corporation is seeking applications for a full-time (40hpw), benefits eligible, MODIFY Community Support Specialist for the Center for Excellence in Disabilities (remote). The purpose of this position is to provide support for the Mentoring & Oversight for Developing Independence with Foster Youth (MODIFY) Program at the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED). This position provides follow-up services to youth in transition from foster care to adult independence. The primary emphasis is the coordination of services to youth exiting foster care. Service coordination provided to this group of young adults will ensure that system linkages are in place for supporting these youth in the life domains of housing, employment, education, finance, physical/mental health, family and socialization. The goal of these services is to promote self-sufficiency and a successful transition to independence for former foster care youth.

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MODIFY Youth Outreach Specialist 19760

The purpose of this position is to develop and maintain connections with current and former foster youth in order to perform administration of the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) Survey to foster and former foster care youth ages 17-21.

This position provides program, as well as direct internal and external client support services. Responds to inquiries and independently resolves matters of low to moderate complexity. Responsibilities require some judgment, resourcefulness, and originality, but diverse guides and precedents are usually available to apply or adapt to the circumstances. Work effort has considerable impact on client services, program and project image, with potential legal liabilities.

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Data Analyst 20900

The purpose of this position is to establish and maintain efficient data capture, cleaning, and reporting functions at the West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities (WVUCED) This position is responsible for maintaining (and updating as needed) data capturing procedures. This position will work closely with the program leadership, partners, and the WVUCED Grants & Research Specialist to retrieve, review, analyze, and/or interpret data over the course of the program period. Additionally, work closely with the WVUCED Director to ensure center-level data is captured, analyzed, and interpreted as needed. Responsible for the data policy, data administration, support materials, and information security and access issues.

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Positive Behavior Support/Mental Health Specialist and Client Educator - 20987

The purpose of this position is to 1) provide individual in-home behavioral therapy services to individuals and families with serious challenging behaviors to reduce the risk of out of home placement, 2) educate and build comprehensive educational platforms for community health providers in trauma informed positive behavior therapy to decrease challenging behaviors and improve quality of life and build capacity throughout West Virginia regarding positive behavior therapy techniques, and 3) Coordinate case management to the highest risk youth for out of home placement in WV.

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Positive Behavior Support/Behavioral Therapist and Clinician - Center for Excellence in Disabilities - 20988

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Administrative Assistant 21604 (Morgantown, WV)

This position will support the LEND Training Program by performing routine clerical and administrative functions following established policies, procedures and methods.

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Assistive Technology Specialist (WVATS) 21633

The purpose of this position is to provide assistive technology demonstrations, trainings, information referral, and electronic access to consumers to consumers, families, and service providers. The Specialist will also research policies, practices and procedures, which facilitate or impede the provision of AT devices or services; conduct outreach activities; collaborate with other agencies; seek additional funding sources to support the assistive technology program.

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Family Based Care Specialist 21685

This position supports the Specialized Family Care Program by providing families, organizations, and communities with technical, resource, and referral support for services of the individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities being placed in Program provider homes. The incumbent will also provide regional recruitment, certification, and training to Specialized Care and Respite Care Providers for approved at-risk individuals.

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Student Employment Opportunities

WVUCED GRA/GSA/Student Assistant Position – IMPACT WV

The IMPACT WV program is hiring a graduate student to start in Summer 2023 for 20 hours per week. The purpose of this role is to assist the IMPACT WV Program Manager and PI in working on materials, presentations, and publications for the IMPACT WV program. Writing and analyses will be a collaborative effort between the student and remaining IMPACT team members. IMPACT WV focuses on creating opportunities for children and their parents who are impacted by substance use disorder in the state of West Virginia. For more information, visit the IMPACT WV website https://wvimpact.org/. Students in Communications, English, or any course of study that involves technical and/or scientific writing interest in Maternal and Child Health, Substance Use Research are preferred. For full job description or to apply visit Handshake at https://careerservices.wvu.edu/students/handshake-login.