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

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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.

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

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.
Document client progress after each session in accordance with departmental procedures.
Follow up with individuals as needed, including participation in team meetings and other correspondence.
Conduct evaluations and screenings of center individuals and write corresponding reports.
Support the music therapy department with innovative ideas and creative solutions, and serve as a role model for student interns.
Participate in promoting awareness of the music therapy profession and the STAR Center to outside agencies and the community.
Provide consultative support for staff of partner agencies serving our individuals.
Provide clinical supervision of student interns according to established procedures.
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.