Career Opportunities

• Transports children to and from designated pick up areas to the Early Head Start (EHS) Center, staff and parents on field trips and meetings whenever assigned.
• Maintains the safety and cleanliness of the vehicles, including adequate fuel level, lubricants, properly inflated tires, lights and all safety devices, including making necessary arrangements for servicing.
• Ensures emergency supplies are maintained and properly stored or mounted in accordance with EHS performance standards.
• Maintains the safety of children.
• Plans activities to support the implementation of safety education for parents, children, and staff .in accordance with EHS Performance Standards requirements for pedestrian/safety education.
• Completes assigned tasks related to the maintenance of the grounds including the mowing, weeding, watering, trimming, trash pick-up, planting and maintenance of related equipment.
• Completes landscaping tasks on the premises.
• Cleans-up and performs basic maintenance on all lawn care equipment and tools.
• Performs preventative and emergency repair and maintenance on buildings, storage facilities, and equipment program-wide.
• Assists with routine building inspections.
• Maintains records of vehicle and grounds maintenance work status

EDUCATIONAL AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Must provide a copy of current certificate or card
• Must complete an annual physical examination and random drug testing.
• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Maintain compliance with valid CPR/First Aid certification and Food Handlers’ Card.

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The Early Head Start Bus Monitor Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting the bus driver and the classroom teacher in the safe transportation and care and education of the children enrolled in the Early Head Start program.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

• Accompany bus drivers during pick-up and drop-off of enrolled children
• Assist teachers with preparation, implement and cleanup of daily classroom activities (Ex: assist with feeding children, brushing teeth, washing hands, diapering, toileting, holding infants, singing, etc.)
• Foster a welcoming and safe learning environment that promotes safe exploration for children and encourages parents to be active participants in their child’s education
• Strictly uphold confidentiality

Education / Work Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent, required

Licenses / Certifications / Other

• Child Development Associate (CDA), required or must be currently enrolled in a CDA course or relevant ECE course and able to provide proof of course completion within 6 months of hire
• Valid VI Drivers license, required
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), preferred or a willingness to obtain CDL within one year of hire
• Minimum of three years driving in the USVI, required
• Maintain an excellent driving record, required
• Obtain and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid certification, required
• Obtain and maintain a valid Food Handlers’ Card, required
• Annual physical examination and random drug testing, required

Skills

• Good communication skills and an ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Must have an understanding and awareness of the needs of low-income families
• Must have the ability to work with people from various ethnic backgrounds
• Must always demonstrate an appropriate professional demeanor and appearances
• Knowledge of early childhood nutrition and knowledge of production cooking
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs

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The Cook is responsible for preparing, nutritious meals and snacks for residents of the Ginger Thomas Residence.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

· Plan for and purchase all necessary food and supplies for food service

· Practice safe food handling techniques in food prep and storage

· Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for residents including substitute items for residents/clients on restricted diets

· Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards

· Ensure kitchen maintenance and a cleaning schedule

· Maintains positive and respectable communication with residents, co-workers, and management.

· Participates in ongoing training offered internally as well as the community

· Strictly uphold confidentiality

Education / Work Experience

· High School diploma or equivalent, required

· Minimum five years experience cooking in a residential setting or related field, required

Licenses / Certifications / Other

· Valid VI drivers license, required

· Obtain and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid certification, required

· Obtain and maintain a valid Food Handlers’ Card, required

Skills

· Ability to relate well with other people and to deliver a high standard of customer service

· Moderate reading and writing skills

· Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills

· Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures

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The role of a Direct Care Worker under supervision is to assist and instruct physically and mentally developmentally disabled individuals. Direct Care Workers are responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive environment which fosters growth and rehabilitation among the residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Carry out training and treatment plans as prescribed in self-care skills and reports on Client/residents progress as required. Such job tasks may place the employee at risk for acquiring Hepatitis B virus.

· Assist residents with all personal hygiene and grooming needs as required (including toileting, lifting and transferring disabled individuals, bathing etc.)

· Assist residents with regard to recreational/special program activities such as arts and

· crafts, community activities, physical exercise and range of motion, self-actualization programming, and independence training

· Participate in ongoing trainings offered internally as well as the community. staff meeting and mandatory in-services trainings.

· Participate in all training sessions and keep current all mandatory certification/training. assist clients during meal times that need physical assistance and training.

· Assist the physically and mentally disabled in the administration of medication which has been pre-poured by the licensed nurse.

· Operate agency vehicle safely transporting residents to activities, appointments etc.

· Assist in the purchasing of household and resident supplies as needed.

· Assist in the daily care of residents clothing and belongings.

· Follows the weekly meal plans in preparing resident meals as needed.

· All housecleaning (such as mopping, dusting, cleaning refrigerator and stove, empty trash, cleaning bathrooms, bedrooms, offices, tidying outside areas, etc.) to maintain a clean and safe environment for all residents.

· Assist in doing laundry or training in laundry skills for all residents.

· Other tasks necessary and assigned to maintain the safe, sanitary, and effective operation

of a residential facility for developmentally disabled adults.

· Perform all skills required of a Certified Nurse Assistant in a qualify manner (such as personal hygiene, vital signs, intake and output, CPR, etc.).

· Adhere to all LSS policies as outlined in the policy manual.

· Perform other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Ability to respect the rights of developmentally disabled adults.

· Ability to be flexible in terms of recognizing and working with individuals who have disabilities.

· Ability to lift physically disabled residents (minimum of 75 lbs.) when attending to basic grooming and hygiene, and activities of daily living. Also, use lifting devices such as Hoyer lift.

· Knowledge of giving basic personal care and basic medical treatments, preferably a Certified Nurse Assistant.

· Some knowledge of basic principle of habilitation.

· Some basic knowledge of mental disability.

· Must be willing to use universal precautions.

· Communicate on a daily basis with other staff, particularly at transition time.

· Accurately complete required record keeping with the appropriate time frame.

· Ability to work to a time schedule

· Ability to relate well with other people and to deliver a high standard of customer service

· Ability to respond sensitively to the needs of residents and those in crisis situations

· Perform all other duties required and assigned by the Director or Site Supervisor.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· High School Diploma or GED equivalent and two years’ experience in residential care or

related field

· Valid VI Driver’s License

· Nurse Assistant Certification

· Obtain and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid Certification

· Obtain and maintain a valid Food Handler’s Card

· Ability to lift physically disabled residents (minimum of 50 lbs)

Responsible for visiting families in their home to support, assist and education them regarding pre-natal care and how to provide a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate environment for their child. Through the use of best practices including Head Start Performance Standards, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Partners for a Healthy Baby, and High/Scope, a Home Visitor provides support, information and education to families

The Home Visitor will follow all procedures that will ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards. The focus of support, information and education is on enhancing the child’s growth and development by assisting families in understanding that their home is the child’s primary learning environment while strengthening parent-child bonds and the parenting skills of at-risk parents.

Responsibilities

1. Provide support, information and education to pregnant women including but not limited to pregnancy, learning to care for baby, understanding and recognizing pre-term labor, coping with stress, breastfeeding, HIV/AIDS, etc.

2. Provide advocacy services to families including but not limited to obtaining Medicaid and other health insurance, prenatal health care, dental care, etc.

3. Provide case management for high-risk pregnant women.

4. Provide families with support, information and education on the importance of building trusting secure relationships with their child.

5. Provide families with support, information and education regarding enhancing the cognitive and intellectual development of their child by encouraging free exploration of a variety of developmentally appropriate toys, objects and sensory experiences and ensuring opportunities for self-expression through art, music, movement and communication activities that are appropriate to the child’s developmental level.

6. Provide families with support, information and education regarding providing a language rich environment that encourages their child to use emerging communication skills to express themselves freely and interact with others in a manner that is appropriate to their developmental level.

7. Provide families with support, information and education regarding appropriate ways to stimulate the physical development of their child by providing sufficient time, materials, equipment, and adult guidance for active play and movement that is appropriate for their child’s developmental level.

8. Provide families with support, information and education on how to meet the basic care needs of their children including feeding, changing, sleeping, and how to use these times as valuable learning opportunities to strengthen relationships, enhance communication skills, support the development of independence and develop trust and security.

9. Assess the individual needs of each child through on-going observation, parent discussions, use of developmental checklists and screening tools (ASQ, ASQ/SE etc) appropriate to infants and toddlers, in order to plan for home visits.

10. Plan and carry out weekly home visits with each family. Engage in joint planning with the family regarding the type, level and content of support, information and education they need. Jointly plan the content of home visits. Complete and maintain necessary paperwork/records to support the above tasks.

11. Plan and facilitate socialization activities for children and families twice a month.

12. All other related duties as assigned necessary to achieve program goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Must be knowledgeable of Early Head Start Performance Standards and actively participate in the implementation and evaluation of program policies, activities and objectives to meet program requirements.

· Must possess good organizational skills including consistency, flexibility and structure.

· Must demonstrate knowledge of available resources, agencies and organizations within the community.

· Must possess good communication skills, have an understanding and awareness of the needs of low-income families, and be sensitive to individual differences.

· Must work with all staff and families in a professional manner. Must be able and willing to accept and share additional responsibilities to achieve goals.

· Must demonstrate an appropriate professional demeanor and appearance at all times.

· Assumes responsibilities for personal and professional growth. Attend required meetings and trainings.

· Accept supervision and direction form supervisors. Know and follow Lutheran Social Services personnel policies as well as EHS Policies and Procedures.

Basic Qualifications

· Minimum of a CDA, an associate degree in child development, education, social work, or related field preferred.

· Experience working with infant, toddlers and families.

· Must obtain a Food Handlers Card, First Aid and CPR

· Valid VI Driver’s License

· Reliable transportation

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Bus Driver

· Transports children to and from designated pick up areas to the Early Head Start (EHS) Center.

· Transports children, staff and parents on field trips and meetings whenever assigned.

· Maintains the safety of the vehicles, including adequate fuel level, lubricants, properly inflated tires, lights and all safety devices. Maintains bus in clean and sanitary condition. Conducts daily pre/post inspections and reports any possible problems or concerns to the EHS Coordinator. Makes necessary arrangements for servicing.

· Ensures emergency supplies, including fire extinguisher, safety equipment, tool kit, and other equipment are maintained and properly stored or mounted in accordance with EHS performance standards.

· Maintains the safety of children at all times while boarding, riding and departing the busses. Ensures children are secured in age and weight appropriate child safety restraints.

· Plans activities in ways to support the implementation of safety education for parents, children, and staff while loading and unloading, during transit, during recruitment, in routine communications with parents, and in the classrooms in accordance with EHS Performance Standards requirements for pedestrian/safety education.

· Reports any suspected child abuse and/or neglect to the EHS Director or other designated program personnel.

· Role models appropriate interactions on the bus for children and parents that provides learning in a safe and healthy environment.

· Carries out established procedures for health and safety. (Ex. Universal Precautions)

· Carries out established procedures for handling emergencies. Written emergency procedures are in a visible location on the vehicle. Child’s emergency cards are readily available to driver, aids, and emergency rescue personnel. (Ex. Accidents, injuries, etc) Assists agency and client families in preparing for hurricanes or other natural disasters.

· Abides by local traffic laws at all times. Discloses all moving traffic violations, regardless of penalty, to the designated individual.

· Attends all required training sessions and meetings.

· Accepts supervision and direction from supervisors.

· Knows and follows Early Head Start and Lutheran Social Services policies and procedures.

· Performs other related duties as assigned

Maintenance-Duties and Responsibilities

· Performs vehicle maintenance (washing and cleaning of EHS vehicles , checking tires, noting any gauge lights and vehicle issues), taking and picking up vehicles to and from service appointments.

· Schedules routine & emergency repairs & maintenance of all program vehicles.

· Arranges for back-up vehicles when necessary.

· Ensures daily, monthly, and annual inspections of program vehicles occur.

· Maintains vehicle log (oil change, etc).

· Responsible for upkeep of the EHS center, grounds and bus.

· Completes assigned tasks related to the maintenance of the grounds including the mowing, weeding, watering, trimming, trash pick-up, planting and maintenance of related equipment.

· Keeps fences free of vines and other obstructions and trimming of edges along perimeter to property. Edging shall be done regularly to keep growth from walkways and parking lots.

· Rakes and sweeps leaves, litter, and other foreign matter on the lawns and surroundings

areas.

· Controls grass and clearing of any obstructions in flood control areas such as the water swales.

· Cleans and sanitizes garbage containers and surrounding areas on a regular basis.

· Cleans-up and performs basic maintenance on all lawn care equipment and tools.

· Performs preventative and emergency repair and maintenance on buildings, storage facilities, and equipment program-wide.

· Assists with routine building inspections.

· Maintains records of mainetenance work status (IE) repair requested, repair in progress, and repair completed.

· Performs remodels, refurbishing and repairs of interior office spaces, classrooms and storage units.

· Assists with monitoring site interiors for safety hazards.

· Assists with emergency evacuation, fire drills, safety procedures, and disaster mitigation.

· Monitors maintenance of all computers, office equipment, telephones, and machines.

· Performs repair maintenance, upkeep, moving and transport of playground structure.

· Completes and submits, as requested, work order assignments, time recordings and other job related documents.

· Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Maintain excellent driving record and a minimum of three years driving in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

· Must have experience in general maintanence, repair, and groundskeeping.

· Must possess good communication skills and an ability to follow oral and written instructions.

· Must have an understanding and awareness of the needs of low income families.

· Must have the ability to work with people from various ethnic backgrounds.

· Must demonstrate an appropriate professional demeanor and appearances at all times.

Basic Qualifications

· Must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Must provide a copy of current certificate or card to EHS Director.

· Must complete an annual physical examination and random drug testing.

· Must have High School diploma or equivalent.

· Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.

· Maintain compliance with valid CPR/First Aid certification and Food Handlers’ Card