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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(Hybrid) Part-Time Parent Network Specialist (24866)

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.

Apply for (Hybrid) Part-Time Parent Network Specialist (24866)

Intake Coordinator (25042)

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support, including: care coordination, referral assistance and linkages for individuals with disabilities seeking services throughout the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities (WVU CED) and surrounding communities.

The position’s primary focus is greeting and checking-in visitors to the CED’s Morgantown office and helping consumers navigate WVU CED services and supports. The individual in this position will engage with clients to connect them to clinical care or other WVU CED services and supports. This position will be responsible for intake, scheduling and registering for all clinical appointments. This position will act as the front-line face of the CED. As such, this individual will answer phone calls, schedule appointments, greet visitors, and route incoming calls. Duties may also include providing information and referral to partnering and community agencies as needed.

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MODIFY Program Assistant (25095)

The purpose of this position is to perform clerical and administrative functions following established policies, procedures, and methods in support of the Principal Investigator, Manager, and staff of the MODIFY Program.

This position provides program, as well as direct 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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(Hybrid) Social Worker/Family Based Care Specialist (25334)

The Family Based Care Specialist is responsible for the quality assurance of up to 30 Specialized Family Care (SFC) provider homes throughout a particular region. The incumbent provides quality assessment support for regulatory, contract, policy and/or program activities and matters based on applicable laws, policies, and standards. Complies with existing state laws, regulations and guidelines for Medley Case Management and Specialized Family Care homes. This position will be primarily based out of Kanawha County, and will require frequent travel within the surrounding area (particularly Putnam, Boone, and Lincoln counties).

(Hybrid) Social Worker/Family Based Care Specialist (25334)

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:

    MODIFY Program Assistant (25049)

The purpose of this position is to perform clerical and administrative functions following established policies, procedures, and methods in support of the Principal Investigator, Manager, and staff of the MODIFY Program.

This position provides program, as well as direct 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.

Apply for MODIFY Program Assistant (25049)

  • 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/.