Message from the President
The STAR Center is a very special place. It is an honor to serve the clients, families, and team members every day. We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. What started with a very specific need in the lives of Margaret and Chuck Doumitt in 1988 when two of their children began to lose their eyesight has expanded to meet the needs of thousands across West Tennessee. The mission is the same today as it was in the beginning: To help any person with any disability to realize their potential. Our team is amazing and they come to work each day with one focus: to do whatever it takes to make the lives of others better.
Jennifer Graves, President of the STAR Center
Careers
Current Job Openings
Direct Support Professional
We are hiring DSP’s throughout West Tennessee. For more information, please e-mail don.young@star-center.org or call 731-554-5160.
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Instructor Full Time Opeing
Guide students in exploring appropriate career options in alignment with their interests, strengths, aptitudes, and abilities. This includes coordinating and facilitating shadowing experiences, informational interviews, workplace tours; guest speakers; teaching self-advocacy, workplace readiness, employer expectations, accommodations, post-secondary education, employment website exploration, field trips, mock interviews with real employers, and researching local labor market information and in-demand occupations in the community
Bachelor degree preferred. Must have 3-5 years of experience.
For more information, please e-mail nancy.riggs@star-center.org or call 731-668-3888.
Assistive Technology Specialist – Full time opening in the West TN Area
This position requires frequent traveling within client sites primarily within West. A valid driver's license, a reliable personal vehicle, and a good driving record with an appropriate level of automobile insurance is expected; however, if applicant is unable to drive for any reason, reliable personal transportation is a requirement of this position.
At a minimum, the person occupying this position should have the educational background, professional or personal experience, or a combination thereof to provide comprehensive Assistive Technology Services and who:
1. Has knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disabling conditions, and disease processes relevant to the technical aspects of the assistive technology and services that they represent or provide; and
2. Regularly engages in self-guided study and attend courses, seminars, trade shows, and other continuing education activities, with at least 10 hours per year of such activities.
Such degrees, fields of study, and work experience may include without limitation: Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Information Technology, Rehabilitation Engineering, Biomedical Science, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Services, Orientation & Mobility, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, or Special Education.
An Assistive Technology Certificate from an accredited university program or a third-party credentialing agency is
strongly preferred. This includes certifications such as ATP or CATIS.
For more information, please e-mail nancy.riggs@star-center.org or call 731-668-3888.
Reading Specialist – Part time (2 days a week)
One (1) to five (5) years teaching experience in education. Experience with the explicit teaching of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension using a research-based reading program with an emphasis on a structured multisensory reading program to support the needs of students with disabilities. Must have a solid understanding of the sound-symbol system (phonology) and structure (morphology).
Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Experience working in educational settings is preferred.
Training in Orton-Gillingham methods preferred.
For more information, please e-mail nancy.riggs@star-center.org or call 731-668-3888.
Project Search – PRN
The person occupying this position must have the minimum of a High School diplomas or a General Equivalency Diploma. This person must be willing to develop a working knowledge of professional teaching principles, practices, methods and techniques; working knowledge of rehabilitation operations, functions, activities, services and some knowledge of assistive technology used to aid person with disabilities. Knows about social security benefits, work related expenses and Ticket-to-Work program.
For more information, please e-mail nancy.riggs@star-center.org or call 731-668-3888.
Music Therapist
We're looking for a passionate Music Therapist to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals we serve through the transformative power of music.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Develop and implement individual and group music therapy programs addressing behavioral, emotional, cognitive, musical, social, creative, communication, and physical goals. Services are provided on- and off-site and include research services as requested.
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Document client progress after each session in accordance with departmental procedures.
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Follow up with individuals as needed, including participation in team meetings and other correspondence.
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Conduct evaluations and screenings of center individuals and write corresponding reports.
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Support the music therapy department with innovative ideas and creative solutions, and serve as a role model for student interns.
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Participate in promoting awareness of the music therapy profession and the STAR Center to outside agencies and the community.
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Provide consultative support for staff of partner agencies serving our individuals.
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Provide clinical supervision of student interns according to established procedures.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy from an approved and/or accredited training program and meet all appropriate professional standards of the field. Applicants must be certified by the Certification Board for Music Therapy (MT-BC) or be eligible for certification.
For more information, please e-mail nancy.riggs@star-center.org or call 731-668-3888.
The STAR Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace.
Be a Caregiver
We are always looking for people who want to make every day the best day for someone in West Tennessee. Our Home Care department is regularly hiring to help our clients with self-care and everyday tasks. Applicants should be detail oriented, dependable, and compassionate. We have a specific need for people in small towns and rural areas.
To apply online, please submit our caregiver application.
You can also apply to be a caregiver in-person at:
1119 Old Humboldt Road
Jackson, TN 38305
Questions? Call Don Young at 731-554-5160.
Be a Caregiver
We are always looking for people who want to make every day the best day for someone in West Tennessee. Our Home Care department is regularly hiring to help our clients with self-care and everyday tasks. Applicants should be detail oriented, dependable, and compassionate. We have a specific need for people in small towns and rural areas.
To apply online, please submit our caregiver application.
You can also apply to be a caregiver in-person at:
1119 Old Humboldt Road
Jackson, TN 38305
Questions? Call Don Young at 731-554-5160.
The STAR Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace.