Employment

Employment Opportunities at the Achievement Centers for Children

The Achievement Centers for Children is nationally-recognized for its excellence in helping children with disabilities and their families achieve and thrive. Employment with us is rewarding personally and professionally.

The Achievement Centers has three locations in Highland Hills, Strongsville, and Westlake.

The following positions are currently available. If you are interested in pursuing any of the opportunities posted on this website, please forward requested documents to the Achievement Centers for Children, 4255 Northfield Road, Highland Hills, OH 44128 or Fax: (216)292-9721 (unless otherwise noted).

STAFF ACCOUNTANT / BOOKKEEPER

The Achievement Centers for Children seeks an experienced accountant / bookkeeper responsible for maintaining Agency books, records, financial statements, and budgets in compliance with GAAP.  Other responsibilities include payroll related functions, cash management, policies and procedures, coordination of and work related to the Agency audit.  This position reports to the Accounting Manager, and works from our Highland Hills location.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Maintain financial records, oversee all banking transactions and bank reconciliation, prepare journal entries, update G/L account analysis, work with auditors to create PBC worksheets, provide data to external accountant for 990 tax return.
• Assist Accounting Manager in working with managers and staff to create budgets, reports, and analysis for the Agency and for numerous third-party organizations that provide financial support to the Agency or pay for services performed by this Agency.
• Process financial/data reports for state/county government and other funding sources.
• Oversee and backup entire Accounts Payable process with help from one FTE and Accounting Manager.  Enter payroll distribution in general ledger and back-up to entire payroll process. Assist with monitoring and strengthening Internal Controls and Agency Policy & Procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with major in Business or Accounting
• 5 years of general ledger and accounting experience
• Proficient in QuickBooks and extensive knowledge of expanded and high-level Excel features/tools
• Charitable, non-profit experience
• Excellent mathematical ability and accounting/GAAP knowledge
• Strong communications skills and the ability to interact with upper management team.
• Due to the complexity of this Agency and this position, the learning/acclimation curve is steep. This is a demanding position especially in the first year. The successful candidate will be extremely organized, have the ability to keep track of details, and have a thorough and conscientious work ethic.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.  To be considered, send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or mail to 4255 Northfield Road, Highland Hills, OH 44128, or fax 216.292.9721. Please specify in your cover letter the best times and how to contact you. No phone calls please.

EDUCATION

PRESCHOOL TEACHER: Our Step Up to Quality Star 3 Child Development Center program is looking for a preschool teacher. This is a full-time and qualified individuals need to have a BS with a Special Needs teaching certificate.  Also, experience with children with autism. Position is open immediately. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday and the hours will range from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  Forward resumes to Achievement Centers for Children; Human Resources; 4255 Northfield Road; Highland Hills, OH 44128 or fax (216)292-9721 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

THERAPY SERVICES

SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - Part-time position available in our in-house autism classroom and/or outpatient program.  Must have desire to work with a diverse population of children with special needs, excellent communication skills needed to work with families and professionals, and the ability to work well as part of an interdisciplinary team.  Submit resumes to Achievement Centers for Children; 4255 Northfield Road;  Highland Hills, OH 44128 or fax:  216.292.9721 email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Position available in our in-house autism classroom and/or outpatient program. Our outpatient therapy programs also include a unique model of intervention through our Intensive Therapy Clinic.  Must have desire to work with a diverse population of children with special needs, excellent communication skills needed to work with families and professionals, and the ability to work well as part of an interdisciplinary team.  Submit resumes to Achievement Centers for Children; 4255 Northfield Road;  Highland Hills, OH 44128 or fax:  216.292.9721 email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST – The Achievement Centers for Children has an immediate opening for a Pediatric Physical Therapist part-time at our Highland Hills location. Must have experience working with a diverse population of children with special needs, excellent communication skills needed to work with families and professionals, and the ability to work well as part of an interdisciplinary team. OH licensure required. For consideration, submit resume and cover letter to Human Resources; Achievement Centers for Children, 4255 Northfield Rd., Highland Hills, OH 44128; FAX: 216.292.9721 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES

Developmental Specialist - Make a difference in the lives of young children and their families! Join an interdisciplinary agency and provide home-based early intervention services for infants/toddlers and their families.  Conduct assessments of children’s development; implement interventions to help young children with their development; provide parent education and support. Qualified candidates will have the Early Intervention Specialist Certification through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.  Cultural competency and the ability to travel throughout Cuyahoga County are also required.  Competitive salary/benefits.

(This is a full time, temporary position through August, 2012.)

Please send resumes to: Barb Obiaya, Director of Family Support Services;  Achievement Centers for Children, 4255 Northfield Road, Highland Hills, OH 44128; or fax: 216-292-9721 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . No phone calls please.

Updated: January 20, 2012