Employment Opportunities

Applications are accepted for posted positions only. When applying, please fill out our employment application, specify the position title and the department under which the position is listed. A resume may be faxed with a cover letter indicating the position for which you are applying, the department, and shift if applicable, and preferred status (full-time; part-time; and/or sub/flex) to 757-455-6127 emailed to hr@barryrobinson.org or apply in person.  All new hires will be required to submit to a thorough background investigation which includes fingerprinting. (EOE/Drug Free Workplace)

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Posting Date: May 19, 2013.


Available Positions

Clinical Therapies

» Licensed Clinical Therapists

Immediate need for full-time Licensed Clinical Therapists to provide assessment, case management, individual, group and family therapies/education to patients and/or families of...

Residential Support

» Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

BS or BA degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.  Candidate must be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).  Applicant must have at least one year's experience working...

Residential

» Residential Counselors

Residential Counselors provide direct care to our youth to ensure safety and protection of their human rights in accordance with agency policies and procedures.  Counselors guide clients...

Education

» Special Education Teacher

Responsibilities include providing education services, assessing student progress, managing student behavior, participating on multi-displinary team and providing required documentation. ...

» Substitute Teacher

Responsible for maintaining classroom routine when filling in for teacher.  Also responsible for managing student behavior, working cooperatively with other teachers and residential staff....

» Health/P.E. Teacher

Responsible for instructing students, participating as a multi-disiplinary team member and providing required documentation.  Bachelor's degree in Education required.  Candidate must be...

Dietary

» Dietary Aide

Opening in the Dietary Department.  Experience in cafeteria style setting preferred.  Valid Food Handlers Certification/Card required.  Must be able to work occasional weekends and...

Maintenance

» Housekeeper/Janitor

Immediate opening for a dependable housekeeper/Janitor to work with minimum supervision for the main facility.  Candidate must have one (1) to two (2) years of experience in floor care,...

Community Living Programs

» Independent Living Program Worker

Immediate need!  Substitute workers needed to assist caseworkers and program director in providing supportive services to youth in a community (apartment) setting to help clients become self-...

» Family Coordinator

The Community Living Program has an immediate opening for a Family Coordinator.  Responsibilities include:  recruitment of individuals and families to become certified foster parents,...

Nursing

» RN Nurses

RN position available in the Nursing Department.  Candidate will provide selected nursing care for emotionally disturbed children and adolescents within the framework of the nursing process,...

Application Requirements

Applicants should be prepared to meet the following requirements when applying for a job vacancy
at The Barry Robinson Center.

When called in for an interview, a current DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) Driving History Transcript of less than 30 days old MUST be obtained and submitted AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW.  If you recently surrendered or still possess an out-of-state drivers license, please obtain the out-of-state driving record from the applicable state authority.  In addition, all other documentation such as educational verification (official transcript or diploma AND unofficial transcript) and any original license/ certification required for a position must be presented at the time of interview.

  •  Complete the Center's Application for Employment form. Attach a recent resume with cover letter if available.
  •  Complete a Child Protective Services (CPS) Request for Search of the Central Registry and Release of Information form.
  •  Review the job description for the position for which you are applying.
  •  Review and sign the Job Description Review Acknowledgement form.

All applicants for the following classifications ~ new employee, volunteer, contractual provider, and intern must submit to an extensive criminal background investigation upon interview. Newly hired employees will be expected to share in the cost of background investigation processing fees. The amount of $37.00 will be payroll deducted from the employees first paycheck.

Background checks include:

  • Child Protective Services investigation
  • Department of Motor Vehicles (at/or points better than -3 acceptable)
  • Criminal history investigation which includes fingerprint checks through: State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)

Be prepared to complete criminal background investigation documents and be fingerprinted following completion of your interview or return the next day.

If offered a job, new employees must submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the US Department of Justice INS. ID's required on 1st day of employment.
The Barry Robinson Center processes payroll using the banking method of direct-deposit.  New employees should be prepared on first day of orientation with bank account number, cancelled check or deposit slip.