THE POSITION BELOW IS VACANT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:

POSITION TITLE: School Nurse

LOCATION: St. Croix District

Interested persons should contact: DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES

careers.stx@vide.vi

Deadline for applying: Until Filled

Salary Range: Starts at $44,000

Union: American Federation of Teachers

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision from the school principal the individual would perform professional nursing work in a public school setting. An employee in this class works as a member of the school staff and is responsible for assisting in the professional nursing activities concerned with a variety of school health matters such as health appraisal, emergency care of accidents and illness, record keeping, and periodic instructional activities. The employee is expected to use acquired nursing training and some judgment, specifically in handling emergency and accident situations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

• Promotes and protects the optimal health status of school-age children;
• Conduct and provide health assessments by screening and evaluating findings of deficiency in vision, hearing, growth, etc;
• Coordinates school and community health activities;
• Attends to students who are injured or who become ill while at school, administers first-aid and other emergency nursing treatment, and arranges for medical attention where the circumstances indicate;
• Assists in selecting first-aid supplies to be kept at the school and secures and carries out medically approved written instructions for care of sick or injured students;
• Provides ongoing health counseling with students, parents, school personnel and various health agencies;
• Excludes and readmits students in accordance with existing school health regulations and policies.
• Assists with in-service training activities for students, parents and school personnel in such subjects as nutrition, rest and relaxation, communicable diseases and home health care;
• Maintains accurate and clear records of the health of school children in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures;
• Assists teachers and health authorities when special community health programs are carried out;
• Perform other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of modern nursing principles, practices and techniques and the ability to apply them to school health situations;
• Considerable knowledge of departmental policy, regulations, and procedures applicable to the school health program;
• Knowledge of the methods of prevention and control of communicable diseases;
• Ability to explain the principles of the school health program to parents and students;
• Ability to prepare instructional material for in-service training purposes and to impart such information to persons undergoing such training;
• Ability to use modern and acceptable professional nursing techniques and procedures in treating illness or injury;
• Ability to develop and implement a student health plan;
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate detailed clinical records on the health of students;
• Ability to exercise patience while dealing with students;
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with all those contacted during the course of work;
• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment in carrying out functions of the position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a minimum of two (2) years of progressively strong working experience in a clinical setting;
• Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the United Sates Virgin Islands;
• Possession of a current motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the United States Virgin Islands.

No person shall be discriminated against in employment or in any other educational program or activity offered by the Virgin Islands Department of Education on account of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, handicap, or age.”

Application documents required: (1) Completed Application, (2) Resume, (3) Cover Letter, (4) Official College Transcripts, (5) Certifications, (6) Licenses, (7) Three Letters of Recommendation, (8) Police Background Check and (9) Doctor’s Statement of Good Health.

Travel, transportation and relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected candidate.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

•  Master’s degree in Library Science and three (3) years of progressively strong working experience as a librarian.

Send your complete application package to careers.stx@vide.vi for consideration.

Application documents required: (1) Completed Application, (2) Resume, (3) Cover Letter, (4) Official College Transcripts, (5) Certifications, (6) Licenses, (7) Three Letters of Recommendation, (8) Police Background Check and (9) Doctor’s Statement of Good Health.

THE POSITION BELOW IS VACANT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:

POSITION TITLE: School Social Worker

LOCATION: St. Croix District

Interested persons should contact: DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES

careers.stx@vide.vi

Deadline for applying: Until Filled

Salary Range: $44,000-$48,475

Union: American Federation of Teachers

DESCRIPTION

This is intensive professional social work or rehabilitation counseling. An employee in this class works with minimum supervision and may be assigned some supervisory responsibility. The employee provides assistance, services, and information and makes referral for medical care, vocational guidance and/ or training. The school social worker also investigates social conditions in response to complaints, report’s findings and similar functions related to the operation of a service program when such work requires the application of specialized service skills and program knowledge. The employee may be assigned to any area in the Department of Education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

• Assumes leaderships in the planning and provision of comprehensive psychological or rehabilitation services and in cases involving multiple and complicated social problems, and physically and mentally handicapping conditions;
• Provides competent individual, family and group treatment services with a minimum of supervisory contact, and serves as consultant to less experienced staff;
• Assists in needs assessment, designing implementation of staff training relative to the provision of treatment and vocational rehabilitation services;
• Interprets and disseminates laws and regulations affecting the client population to clients and the public;
• Participates in the development and administration of programs in the department;
• Assists in the initial and on-going orientation/ training of all clients, departmental staff and others, as designated;
• Participates where required in consulting with federal and local officials relative to funding legislative inter-agency other pertinent matters
• Prepares and maintains comprehensive case record on each client in accordance with local and federal standards;
• Prepares and maintains comprehensive case records on each client in accordance with local and federal standards;
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles and practices of social work and case management techniques;
• Knowledge of federal regulations, local laws and Department policies applicable to the assigned program;
• Knowledge of current information pertaining to the symptoms, control, treatment, and effects of substance abuse, mental illness and family dynamics in families dealing with chronic illness;
• Knowledge of public and private social services providers within the community resources and programs available to clients;
• Knowledge of collaborative case planning;
• Knowledge of de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques;
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of social work, rehabilitation counseling and the application of social work concepts and theories;
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal behavior and the cultural psychological implications of family disunity, unemployment, vocational rehabilitation, illness, delinquency, functional illiteracy, etc;
• Knowledge of human development theory and psycho-social treatment process;
• Knowledge of rehabilitation counseling theories, mission and practices;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to demonstrate advanced interviewing and psychosocial assessment skills;
• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment in carrying out functions of the position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related field and at least two (2) years of social work experience; and
• A valid license to practice Social Work in the USVI

Application documents required: (1) Completed Application, (2) Resume, (3) Cover Letter, (4) Official College Transcripts, (5) Certifications, (6) Licensures, (7) Three Letters of Recommendation, (8) Police Background Check and (9) Doctor’s Statement of Good Health.

Travel, transportation and relocation expenses are not authorized by this position. Any travel, transportation and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected candidate

THE FEDERALLY FUNDED POSITION BELOW IS VACANT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:

POSITION TITLE:         School Physical Therapist

LOCATION:                    St. Croix District

Interested persons should contact:  DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES                                     

                                                                 careers.stx@vide.vi 

Deadline for applying:            Until Filled

Salary Range:                         $44,000 - $48,475

Union:                                    American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

DESCRIPTION

This is work concerned with the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with physical or mental disabilities or disorders, to develop or restore functions, prevent loss of physical capacities and maintain optimum performance. An employee in this class develops, implements and coordinates a physical therapy program.  They also will confer with physicians and other health practitioners to obtain additional patient information and suggest revisions in treatment program and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient health care. Work is performed in a hospital, home base or medical facility type setting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

• Plans and executes effective, appropriate and safe physical therapy treatment programs for patients to promote development, restore to optimum level the neuromuscular, muscular-skeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory system functions of the injured patient in order to assist the patient’s re-entry into community environment at the highest level of independence and self- sufficiency possible;
• Evaluates patients to ascertain the nature and extent of the problem prior to planning and implementing a realistic and consistent treatment program.  Consults with physician regarding the patient’s progress and exchanging information relative to the patient’s management;
• Documents on patient’s record, the findings of the patient’s evaluation and physical therapy treatment program, the patient’s progress and any adjustments made to the original treatment program.  Reports on patient’s progress for review by other members of the rehabilitation team;
• Develop, implement and coordinate a physical therapy program that includes the department’s philosophy, vision, procedures and goals;
• Evaluate students using appropriate tests, skilled professional observation and supplementary from other agencies and records;
• Interpret assessment findings and appropriately convey information to parents and school teams;
• Participate with the school team to develop Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 Plans.
• Develop and implement intervention strategies;
• Develop physical management plans for daily classroom routines and train staff in its safe implementation;
• Plan for transition from school to community, preparing student to function independently from therapy service when targeted outcomes are achieved;
• Evaluate and report on student progress;
• Serve as a resource to parent, school team, staff and administration on disabling conditions and their effects on education;
• Collaborate with community based therapists and other healthcare providers for effective coordination of service;
• Contribute to the planning and safe transportation of students with disabilities;
• Provide consultation regarding emergency evacuation of students with disabilities;
• Participate with improving school accessibility and planning environmental modification;
• Maintain student service, administrative and other departmental records in accordance with the
• Physical Therapy Practice Act as well as school district, State and Federal policies;
• Participate in budget planning and policy development;
• Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•  Knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, techniques and procedures of rehabilitation and therapeutic applications in the occupational therapy field;
• Knowledge of the pathology of physical and mental illness, psychology, human anatomy, kinesiology and physiology;
• Knowledge of development anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, neuro-physiology and kinesiology;
• Knowledge of the theory, methods and techniques of physical therapeutic treatments necessary to administer a physical therapy treatment program;
• Knowledge of the use and limitations of equipment used in the field of physical therapy for all ages;
• Knowledge of the various modes of treatment plans and activities, which would aide in the maximum rehabilitation of students;
• Knowledge of applicable federal and local law and departmental policies and regulations;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to inspire confidence and motivate patients and family to carry out treatment;
• Ability to plan independently in developing treatment plans;
• Ability to communicate effectively with neuropsychiatric patients;
• Ability to assess, plan, develop and evaluate specific treatment plans and rehabilitation techniques to help students reach their maximum potential;
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with all those contacted during the course of work and demonstrate sensitivity, empathy and adaptability;
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with students, as well as inspire confidence and motivate them to carry out prescribed treatment;
• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment in carrying out functions of the position;
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in written;
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and current, evaluative data on each patient treated;
• Ability to instruct in the use of wheelchairs, prostheses, orthotics and adaptive devices and use of adaptive or coping techniques;
• Skill in the use of therapeutic devices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires medium to heavy work, including continuous physical exertion such as frequent bending, lifting or climbing;
• Ability to stand for long periods of time with intermittent walking, standing, sitting, bending,    use of voice;
• Ability to handle cumbersome awkwardly shaped items;
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects;
• Ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support parts of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing;
• Ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object;
• Ability to quickly move your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects;
• Ability to frequently lift and /or move up to 70 pounds or more.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively more responsible work where the primary aspects of therapy were given to children.
• Must qualify or be license to practice physical therapy in the Virgin Islands

Application documents required: (1) Completed Application, (2) Resume, (3) Cover Letter, (4) Official College Transcripts, (5) Certifications, (6) Licenses, (7) Three Letters of Recommendation, (8) Police Background Check and (9) Doctor’s Statement of Good Health.

Travel, transportation and relocation expenses are not authorized by this position.  Any travel, transportation and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected candidate