Career Opportunities

Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands (LSSVI) is looking for the best and brightest that our Territory and the world around us has to offer.  We are seeking candidates with a passion for service and the skills necessary to help us fulfill our mission.  If you are interested in applying for a position with LSSVI, please send a detailed resume and completed application to:

Only suitable applicants will be acknowledged and/or invited to interview. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Visit the AmeriCorps page for service opportunities.

Life Skills Assistant – Yellow Cedar Residence, St. Thomas

The Life Skills Assistant (LSA) will provide direct care and support to adult residents with developmental, cognitive, and physical disabilities to improve their level of independence in the areas indicated by their individual care plans. These include general life, community, and vocational skills. LSA will act as a coach to the residents in the areas of socialization and behaviors..

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and two years’ experience in residential care or related field
• Valid VI Driver’s License
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Certified Nurse Assistant Certification (Preferred).
• Ability to lift physically disabled residents (minimum of 50 pounds)

Cottage Supervisor – Queen Louise Home for Children, St. Croix

Under the supervision of the Director, the Cottage Supervisor will supervise the cottage staff who enhance and facilitate the therapeutic treatment, safety, and physical care of all children in the home.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates Degree (Preferred).
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience and a minimum of two years of work experience in a childcare environment or related field.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
• Must have knowledge and experience in working with children in a Residential Care setting.
• Ability to work with residents and staff during stressful situations and maintain a calm, therapeutic manner.
• Valid VI Driver’s License

AmeriCorps and Volunteer Coordinator – Main Administrative Office, St. Croix

Under the supervision of the Director of Human Resources, the AmeriCorps and Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the programmatic functioning of the AmeriCorps program and to ensure that Lutheran Social Services is in a position to continue receiving the AmeriCorps grant administered by the Corporation for National & Community Service.  The Coordinator organizes, coordinates and manages the recruitment of volunteers for all programs of Lutheran Social Services as well as establishes agency-wide policies and procedures to recruit and recognize the work of volunteers.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Communications or related field.
• Three years or more of successful work experience in a coordinator role or a related field.
• A valid USVI driver’s license.

Service Coordinator – Ebeneezer Gardens, St. Thomas

The Service Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and/or increasing tenants’ ability to live independently by referrals and advocacy for all clients. The Service Coordinator will link tenants to supportive services or medical services provided by public agencies or private practitioners within the general community.  The Service Coordinator will identify and provide social services and interventions with tenants who are growing frail.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s  Degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology, or Counseling.
• Background in Gerontology preferred.
• A minimum of two years supervisory experience and minimum of two years work experience in Social Work or related fields.
• A valid USVI driver’s license.

Co-Teacher – Early Head Start, St. Croix

Responsible for maintaining a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate environment for infants and toddlers, which is based on best practice recommendations.  Responsible for assisting in completing required EHS functions related to the classroom.

Basic Qualifications:

• CDA (Infant/Toddler Credential OR AA in Early Childhood Development or Education required.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handlers Card, CPR, First Aid.

Floater/Teacher Assistant  – Early Head Start, St. Croix

Assume all the responsibilities of the Early Head Start Teacher, Bus Monitor, Custodian, Office Assistant and/or Cook as needed. Responsible for maintaining a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate environment for infants and toddlers enrolled in the Early Head Start program.

Basic Qualifications:

• CDA (Infant/Toddler Credential OR AA in Early Childhood Development or Education required.
• Valid Virgin Islands Driver’s License.

Bus Monitor/Teacher Aide – Early Head Start, St. Croix

Responsible for providing transportation to and from Early Head Start centers for children and parents and maintaining the safety of all children on the bus during the bus route. Also assists classroom teachers in the care and education of children.

Basic Qualifications:

• CDA Infant/Toddler Credential OR AA in Early Childhood Development or Education required.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred; or willingness to obtain CDL within one year of hire and maintain it as current.
• Three (3) years’ experience driving in the VI.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

“NO PERSONS SHALL BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST FOR EMPLOYMENT OFFERED BY LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ON ACCOUNT OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, DISABILITY OR AGE.”