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 Director is responsible for the overall supervision of the program and staff at the Ginger Thomas Residence. The Director is responsible for the development and implementation of individual program plans for each resident and provides support with internal and external operations. The Director reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

· Provide administration, supervision and oversight to all aspects of the Ginger Thomas Residence including all professional and non-professional staff members and volunteers

· Plan, develop, and review program to evaluate their effectiveness and efficiency and recommends program or policy changes

· Ensure all statistics from data collection, reports, documentation, record keeping is filed in a timely manner

· Participate in budgeting process, monitor departmental budget expenses

· Positively represent the organization at community meetings and trainings

· Strictly uphold confidentiality

Education / Work Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in public/business administration, health, social work or a related field, required

· Minimum five (5) years’ experience in residential care or related field, required

Licenses / Certifications / Other

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

· Valid VI Driver’s License, required

Skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Proven leadership and strategic planning skills

· Ability to be tactful and diplomatic with clients and staff

· Respectful of the rights of developmentally disabled adults

· Maintain flexible schedule

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The Janitorial / Resident Care Attendant will be responsible for assisting in maintaining facilities to HUD standards and assisting frail tenants residing within the LSSVI housing program to maintain their independent living status at Ebenezer Gardens – STT.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

· Ensure apartments are maintained per HUD standards

· Perform janitorial duties such as cleaning, moping, vacuuming, sweeping, sanitizing, emptying trash cans

· Communicate all maintenance requests timely and with proper documentation

· Provide tenants assistance with meal or snack prep

· Accompanying tenants on bus or VITRAN to grocery store, appointments and activities in the community

· Ensure all LSSVI site procedures and policies regarding universal precautions are being followed

· Strictly uphold confidentiality

Education / Work Experience

· High School Diploma, required

Licenses / Certifications / Other

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

· Obtain and maintain a Food Handlers Card, required

· Valid Virgin Islands Drivers license, required

Skills

· Moderate reading and writing skills with ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures

· Ability to work autonomously and as a team

· Ability to perform domestic duties

· Ability to assist tenants during stressful situations while maintaining a calm therapeutic demeanour

· Ability to practice patience when working with seniors / adults with disabilities

· Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills

· Demonstrate experience to manage cleaning and maintaining hygienic living spaces

· Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, bend, reach and lift 40 pounds

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The Cook is responsible for planning and preparing the meals served at the Early Head Start Program in accordance with Federal nutrition requirements for infants, children, and toddlers. The Cook must comply with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and follow established food production programs and procedures.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

· The overall kitchen operations of the Early Head Start Program

· All food preparation, service and clean-up

· Preparation of nutritious meals and snacks for children; including preparing substitute items for children on restricted diets

· Appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste, and fraud

· Preparing grocery lists and purchasing food and dietary supplies required for meal preparation and estimating food requirements and control serving portions to eliminate waste and leftovers

· Practice safe food handling techniques in food preparation and storage including properly marking and dating all stored food items

· Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards while maintaining an uncluttered work area

· Strictly uphold confidentiality

Education / Work Experience

· High School diploma or equivalent, required

· Minimum of five (5) years’ experience cooking in a professional setting or related field, required

Licenses / Certifications / Other

· Valid VI driver’s license, required

· Annual physical examination and random drug testing, required

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

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

Skills

· Computer skills, preferred

· Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs as well as stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull carts

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