Jobs at the CED
As the mission of the West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities is to improve the lives of West Virginians with disabilities, the CED continues to support diverse and inclusive communities, including the workplace, in our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities for all groups. The CED strives to maintain a culture in which all employees are valued and respected.
Current openings at the Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED) are listed below.
Parent Network Specialists (24469)
The purpose of this position is to provide resources and support to improve the quality of life for families and children enrolled in the Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) program through the WV Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR). Children who qualify include children with complex medical conditions and/or children in foster care. We will hire in 2 separate counties of Wood and Logan.
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(Hybrid) Community Support Specialist (24105)
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).
As a (Hybrid) Community Support Specialist, you will provide 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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Assistive Technology Assistant (24656)
The purpose of this position is to perform clerical and administrative functions following established policies, procedures, and methods in support of the Principal Investigator, Program Manager, and staff of the West Virginia Assistive Technology System (WVATS) Program. Provides program, as well as direct client support services. Responds to inquiries and independently resolves matters of low to moderate complexity. Responsibilities require some judgement, 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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Assistive Technology Specialist (24702)
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. The Specialist responds to inquiries and independently resolves matters of low to moderate complexity.
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Accountant (23295)
As an Accountant, you will provide accounting support to set up and maintain the accounting system for the MODIFY grant contract for West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities. You will provide support for all procurement, contractual and fiscal matters related to this grant.
Student Employment Opportunities
LEND Traineeships
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) programs prepare trainees to be leaders in the field of disabilities. WV LEND is a nine-month long (300 total hours) training program.
LEND provides opportunities for graduate students to:
- Become leaders in the fields of disability education, research, advocacy and policy
- Collaborate on multidisciplinary teams
- Increase rural community cultural competency
- Advocate for inclusive environments and systems change
- Receive $10,000 financial support in monthly payments during the academic year
For more information or to apply, visit https://lend.cedwvu.org/interested-in-applying/.