Virginia Home for Boys and Girls is currently accepting resumes for the following positions. Please forward resumes to Angela Miller in Human Resourses amiller@boysandgirlshome.org.

Teachers

The John G. Wood (JGW) School at Virginia Home for Boys & Girls is a therapeutic, alternative school serving adolescents. We serve VHBG Residential and Day students with significant Social-Emotional Deficits, Poor Impulse-Control, Emotional Disturbances, Moderate Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Excessive Hyperactivity, as well as other behaviors that impact a student’s ability to be successful in a public school environment. We are seeking licensed educational professionals in the following positions:

• English (SPED or Regular)
• Science (SPED or Regular)
• Social Studies (SPED or Regular)
• Special Education Teachers (K-12)

Required:

• Professional or Provisional License in Core Subject Area; At least three years of experience, supporting adolescents or young adults.

Preferred:

• Masters’ degree from an accredited University or College in the field of Education, Special Education and/or another related Education Degree; At least three years of experience, supporting adolescents or young adults who have identified special education needs or identified with behavioral deficits.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include developing, administering, and implementing projects, activities, and services that impact integrating experiential learning experiences with SOL standards. 

Group Care Services Teaching-Parent

As a member of the treatment team, Group Home Teaching Parents implement and monitor each child’s individualized treatment plan providing flexible guidance based on the child’s level of achievement and readiness for self-responsibility.  The Group Home Teaching Parents serve as the “Primary Workers” providing advocacy and support to address individual client issues, needs, and concerns.  Responsibilities include serving as a leader and positive role model for every child, and providing teaching and support around social, coping, daily living, academic, healthy relationship and independent living skills.  The Group Home Teaching Parent manages and implements all systems, rules and routines in a consistent, predictable and nurturing manner in order to foster positive growth and development of each child placed in the program. 

Experience and Education:

• Must meet qualifications to be a Qualified Mental Health Professional; At least a bachelor’s degree in a human service field or special education from an accredited college without one year of clinical experience; or at least a bachelor’s degree in a nonrelated field and is enrolled in a master’s or doctoral clinical program, taking the equivalent of at least three credit hours per semester and is employed by a provider that has a triennial license issued by the department and has a department and DMAS-approved supervision training program; must have a Virginia Driver’s License with driving record in good standing.

Director of Alternative School Program

Virginia Home for Boys & Girls is seeking a full-time Director of Alternative School Program to oversee a small private day school population that serves students with significant emotional and behavioral issues. The Director will be asked to implement an evidenced-based, data-driven program that can best address the educational needs of our students and make us a premier education program for the Region.

Minimum requirements include:

• Special Education License, Administration experience and Master’s Degree in Education or related field required; Administration and Supervision license preferred.  

Program Assistant / Lead Behavioral Specialist

 The John G. Wood School is seeking a Program Assistant/Lead behavioral specialist to work with children with emotional behaviors. The program assistant will be responsible for addressing behavioral concerns and implementing and monitoring individualized behavioral intervention programs for the vocational program. In addition, the specialist will assist with teaching work readiness skills and have the ability to introduce this information to students/clients in an exciting and engaging manner. The specialist will be responsible for providing transportation to clients using an agency vehicle.

 Education and Experience:

• Required experience, of at least three years, supporting adolescents or young adults who have identified mental health, aggression, substance abuse and/or criminal convictions with case management and/or job coordination. Bachelors’ Degree in Education or a Human Service Field, preferred. Valid Virginia Driver’s License with driving record in good standing.

PRN/Contract
Mentors and Home-Based Service Providers

Virginia Home for Boys & Girls has an immediate opportunity available for Mentors and Home-Based counselors to work in a supportive, dynamic, and professional environment.  We are seeking at least QMHP prepared individuals who may serve a multi-purpose role in contract service delivery of mentoring and/or home-based counseling.

• Mentors provide valuable one-on-one mentoring to at-risk youth in the surrounding community. This part-time position provides social skills development, problem solving and conflict management skills as well as connection with resources in the youth’s community. Mentoring Hourly range: $9.80 – $12.98/hour.

•  Home-based Counselors are responsible for providing an array of mental health services to youth and their families. Provides direct counseling services to individualsand families and coordinates these services with the youth’s overall service plan. Home-based Hourly range: $13.85 – $15.25/hour.

School Based Therapist

The John G. Wood School is seeking a full time School Based Therapist to provide services related to the delivery of mental health care to assigned clients at the designated school location and will provide consultation services to the school staff to support the overall mental health goals of the school.

Education and Experience:

• Preferred: A licensed professional (LPC, LSW, LCSW, etc.) is preferred, especially, if issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia; Experience and training in the implementation and facilitation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and/or Trauma Informed Care (TIC).  
• Required: A Master’s degree from an accredited University or College in the field of Psychology, Social Work, Counseling Education or Human Services field; and three years’ experience working with adolescents in high-risk situations. 
• Must be able to successfully clear background checks associated with job.  In addition, candidate must successfully complete in-house training for behavior intervention, CPR, First Aid, and Human Rights and maintain certification.

John G. Wood School is seeking a part time instructional aide and behavioral specialist to work with children with emotional behaviors. Responsibilities include assisting teachers with classroom activities and working with students who are experiencing difficulty within the classroom structure. Other responsibilities may include tutoring and assisting children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers. Hours per week 20-25.

Education and Experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Degree in Education is preferred but not required
• Minimum age of 21.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License with driving record in good standing.
• Experience working with adolescents and/or equivalent experience.

Teaching-Parents

Our campus has opportunities for married couples to become professional Teaching- Parents and live and work in a home with up to 8 adolescents ages 11-17. VHBG is a certified sponsor site for the international Teaching-Family Model. Training is provided in this model of care and Teaching-Parents have opportunities, as they develop their skills, to become certified in the model. Responsibilities include: interacting with and consulting with various adults/professionals to help residents develop successful life skills, managing a house budget, providing a family-style atmosphere and advocating for all adolescents in your care. Relevant education in the human services field and/or experience with adolescents is preferred, but not required. The strong desire to create a lifestyle centered on working directly with adolescents in a supportive, nurturing home environment is a must. Competitive salary includes free room and board and is complemented by an excellent benefits plan.

Alternate Teaching-Parent

Alternate Teaching-Parents provide coverage when Teaching-Parents leave campus.  Teaching-Parents are allowed 4-8 24 hr overnight periods per month off in which they may leave campus. ATP’s provide coverage during these periods.

The ATP helps the TP in every day tasks including but not limited to; teaching adolescents basic fundamentals using the Teaching-Family model (www.teaching-family.org), administering medication, attending family meetings, sporting events, entertainment. Training is provided in passive restraint methods, CPR, first aid, administering medication and the Teaching-Family model. Some disorders affecting adolescents at VHBG are ADHD, bipolar disorder, reactive detachment, sexually reactive disorder.

Education and Experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Degree in Social Services is preferred but not required
• Minimum age of 21.
• Experience working with adolescents and/or equivalent experience.

Human Resources Manager
Angela Miller

Angela Miller has worked in Human Resources at VHBG since 2008. She holds a B.S. in Biology from Texas Southern University and has a Masters in Healthcare Human Resources from Texas State University-San Marcos. She is a member of (SHRM) Society for Human Resource Management.