Live
At JABA, our mission is to ensure that individuals and families live better. We believe that living as part of a community promotes healthy aging, so all JABA owned and run living options promote a sense of community. Whether you are seeking independent living or living with assistance, JABA continues to establish and preserve affordable living communities that increase options for living better.
Enjoy
Living as an elder should be an enjoyable part of your life. Why not enjoy yourself as part of a community that learns, plays and works together? At JABA, we have designed our Community Centers and our Adult Care Centers to promote fun and fellowship.
Support
JABA is all about lending support to seniors in need of assistance. Whether that includes basic information, case management, insurance counseling, home delivered meals — or any of the many other available services — we want you to think of JABA as a source of support for you or your loved ones. Most of our support is offered as a gift to those who cannot pay. See individual programs for more details.
Give
JABA is able to do all that it does because of generous volunteers and donors. We value contributions of time as well as dollars and promise to put your talents and your donations to very good use.
In the past five years, government funding has diminished. Luckily, individual and corporate contributions have begun to rise. Your assistance is greatly appreciated and needed.
Learn
What’s good for us as we age is good for our entire community — from planning for neighborhood growth, to promoting local foods and collaborating for the best use of resources. This is the philosophy behind JABA’s mission, “to promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages.”
Job Opportunities
Although one of JABA’s values is to promote from within, that is not always an option. We are always interested in hearing from bright, caring individuals who believe they have something to offer when a position becomes available.
For more information or to apply for the listed positions, please send a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources, JABA
674 Hillsdale Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Or send an e-mail to Jennifer Bivens Manager of Human Resources.
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| Child Daycare Assistant - PT | JABA is seeking a part-time Child Daycare Assistant to support a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program. Assists with planning and implementing programs to teach young children. Must be patient, respectful of children and parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained. Qualifications include but are not limited to: • High school diploma (preference given to post-secondary education and/or training); • Previous experience working with children in a structured environment; • Observant, responsible, exhibits good judgment, reliable, congenial, enthusiastic, and cooperative; • Physical capacity necessary to assist and support children (able to lift 30 pounds, prolonged standing, bending, stooping, walking long distances, climbing stairs). Must have a satisfactory criminal background check and TB test. Hours are 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Mon.- Fri. Must be able to work flexible hours when needed. Paid leave is provided. To apply, please submit resume, cover letter, references, and pay requirement to jbourbeau@jabacares.org or mail to JABA, 674 Hillsdale Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22901. EOE. |
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| Food Processing Business Manager | Jefferson Area Board of Aging (JABA) is seeking a general manager with experience to lead the development, financing, launch and operation of a planned new business to process and flash-freeze Virginia grown produce and create nutritious meals. JABA is planning to create a unique food products business to provide produce and individual meals for the benefit of area agencies on aging, schools, universities, hospitals, nursing homes and other institutions in Virginia. The ideal manager should have solid experience in produce procurement, processing, freezing, packaging and distribution, probably in a smaller ($5 - $25 million) successful startup. Must combine sound business judgment with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and an ability to drive successful implementation. The compensation package will include base compensation, incentive compensation, and equity participation. Although compensation will be modest initially, it has the potential of growing to an attractive compensation package. This position will become available in June 2014, contingent upon funding. To apply, please send resume with cover letter to cmurray@jabacares.org. EOE. |
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| VISTA Program Assistant | JABA is accepting applications for an Americorps VISTA member to serve for one year in the Friends In Schools Helping (FISH) program beginning in Summer 2013. FISH is a mentor-tutor program connecting volunteers to academically at-risk elementary-aged students in the local schools. The VISTA member will help replicate the FISH program in the rural underserved communities in JABA’s jurisdiction. A small living allowance, full health insurance, travel reimbursement and either an end-of-the year cash stipend or educational award is provided. Please send cover letter and resume to Martha Williams at mwilliams@jabacares.org. EOE. |
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| Volunteer Coordinator | JABA is looking for a part-time Volunteer Coordinator to join its dynamic Volunteer Services team. The ideal candidate will have volunteer management experience, event planning skills and a passion for calling people to action through community service. Specific duties include recruiting volunteers, orienting and training volunteers, placing volunteers in community service roles, monitoring volunteers on assignment and coordinating JABA’s annual volunteer recognition event. The position is located in Charlottesville at JABA’s main office on Hillsdale Road. Hours are up to 25 per week and include paid leave benefits. Please send cover letter and resume to dspitler@jabacares.org. EOE. |
