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 have to offer. We seek 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:

Director of Human Resources
516B Hospital Street
Frederiksted, St. Croix 00840-3824

Fax: (340) 772-0589
Email: 
jobs@lssvi.org

Available Positions

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

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. 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • High School Diploma/ GED equivalent.
  • Valid VI Driver’s License.
  • CNA certificate holders with experience preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to life physically disabled residents (minimum of 50 lbs).
  • Available to work all shifts.

Interested in applying? Click here:

Download Application Form

Works closely with the Program Director.

  • Assist in providing supervision and oversight to Shift Coordinators to ensure that team functions on a day-to-day basis to meet all the needs of the clients.
  • Assists in monitoring program implementation and documentation performed by Direct Care Staff.
  • Assists in the Budget development process and monitoring program expenses.
  • Assists Program Director to monitor and review program effectiveness.
  • Develops resident individual care plans
  • Assists with reviewing communication logs, developing meal menus, maintaining supply inventories for residents and staff, etc.

EDUCATIONAL AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma, or GED equivalent and (5) years’ experience in residential care or

Bachelor’s Degree, Social Services, 2 years’ experience in residential care

  • High level of verbal and written Communications skills
  • Experience using Microsoft WORD, EXCEL software
  • Maintain compliance with valid CPR/First Aid certification and Food Handlers’ Card
  • Valid VI Driver’s License

Interested in applying? Click here:

Download Application Form

Replacement Workers provide direct care to residents with disabilities at Sister Emma Cottage and Ginger Thomas Residence.   Replacement Workers are responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth and rehabilitation among the residents.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in residential care or related field
  • Certified Nurse Assistant Certification (Preferred)
  • Ability to lift physically disabled residents (minimum of 50 pounds)

Interested in applying? Click here:

Download Application Form

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • Responsible for maintaining a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate environment for infants and toddlers enrolled in the Early Head Start program.
  • Minimum of a DCA in infant/toddler credential or AA in Early Childhood Development or Education and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development. 

Interested in applying? Click here:

Download Application Form

Life Skills Assistant will work directly with residents to improve their level of independence in the areas indicated by their individual care plans. These include general life, community, and vocational skills. Assistants will act as counselors to residents in the areas of socialization and behaviors. Life Skills Assistants will monitor, train and assist as necessary, the residents in performance of their daily life skills including, but not limited to: cooking, housekeeping, and other domestic skills, community interaction such as banking, accessing public transportation and utilizing other community resources. Assistants will also provide transportation to the residents as required and assist the residents obtaining the necessary skills to secure gainful employment. 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • Ability to work with residents during stressful situations and maintain a calm, therapeutic manner.
  • Remains alert to problems, needs or emergencies that might arise on any shift, maintaining a safe environment. 
  • Maintain compliance with valid CPR/First Aid certification and Food Handlers’ Card. 
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent and two years of experience in residential care or related field
  • Valid VI Driver’s License
  • Ability to lift physically disabled residents (minimum of 50 pounds) 

Interested in applying? Click here:

Download Application Form

Direct Care Workers are responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment that fosters the residents’ growth and rehabilitation.  To ensure success as a direct care worker, the individual should possess knowledge of best practices in providing care and experience in a similar role.  Ultimately, an outstanding direct care worker will be someone who can be entrusted with the well-being of clients and one who demonstrates a caring approach.

Interested in applying? Click here:

Download Application Form

  • 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.

Download Application Form

“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.”

Comodo SSL