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Internal Position No. Job Title Closing Date Department
MHSD 27 of 2023
 Manager-Senior Citizen's Programme (Virgin Gorda) (Part-time)

Manager-Senior Citizen's Programme (Virgin Gorda) (Part-time)

Social Development

Role Summary

The successful applicant will coordinate the day to day operation of the senior citizen program including planning, organizing, implementing and supervising recreation programs for senior citizens in the community.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the programme and the supervision of assigned staff.
  2. Develop, organise and implement leisure time activities by scheduling events, reserving facilities, arranging for presentations by guest speakers, organizing field trips, etc., which are consistent with the needs and interests of senior citizens within the community.
  3. Promote programme activities to individuals in the community.
  4. Identify job specific and environmental factors, develop health and safety policies and mitigate and minimise health hazards to promote health and safety of others.
  5. Assist with the administration of human resources functions.
  6. Coordinate meetings and events; attend, record and report on activities as required.
  7. Maintain records and inventory levels for the programme ensuring supplies are in stock, liaise with local and overseas suppliers and vendors and prepare requisition ensuring accuracy.
  8. Draft and type correspondence and publications and proof-read various documents ensuring accuracy.
  9. Prepare relevant reports on the program and its services.
  10. Maintain records relevant to the programme and keep filing up to do so that complete records are available for reference.
  11. Attend meetings, workshops and training sessions as instructed to ensure awareness of any change in policies or procedures which may be relevant to the role.
  12. Identify job specific and environmental factors and develop, where applicable, implement and promote the health and safety policies. Mitigate and minimise workplace hazards.
  13. Perform any other duties as required in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the department

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associates Degree in Human Services, Social Work and Recreation Education or related field
  • Three (3) years of work experience in education, social work, recreation, health services or a related field
  • Valid BVI Driver’s License
  • Good knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Good knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and computer applications
  • Excellent knowledge of planning, organising and delivery of a recreation program, or elderly services program or senior citizens programme
  • Knowledge of gerontology
  • Knowledge of CPR and first aid
  • Sound project management skills
  • Good analytical and decision-making skills
  • Good interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
27 September 2023
 27 September 2023 Social Development
PSC 94 of 2023
 Social Worker I-II-III (Virgin Gorda)

Social Worker I-II-III (Virgin Gorda)

Social Development

Role Summary

The successful applicant will provide counselling and case management services to individuals, families and groups to assist with the reduction of social problems.

Main Responsibilities

1. Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Department through utilizing administrative and clinical social work skills to provide supervision to assigned staff on case work or related issues affecting clients, maintain a positive team relationship with staff to ensure adherence to case work standards / policies and supervision of various programs
2. Represent the Department on various Committees as required and conduct regular meetings with DCSDO to discuss difficult cases and to plan strategies to resolve the cases efficiently
3. Provide information, advice, feedback and assistance to others within the department to improve work outputs, resolve problems and direction guidance in relation to general policies and procedures, assess and identify the Department’s training needs and organize and implement routine training programs to ensure staff development
4. Advise and direct staff in the development and implementation of treatment plans with parents of children where abuse and / or neglect has been substantiated or indicated to ensure appropriate handling in a timely manner.
5. Perform professional casework services to individuals and families with complex social problems and implements casework services including programs such as family preservation and reunification, mentorship and parenting sessions to ensure the best possible service.
6. Prepare court reports and testifies in court hearings in a proper and professional manner.
7. Implement appropriate intervention strategies for children who are abused or at risk of abuse to ensure effective strategies and procedures are tightly followed and work on multidisciplinary team in response to child abuse cases - assess, investigate and initiate appropriate responses and provide preventative services to families at risk.
8. Provide consultation, information and education to community groups, schools and agencies to raise awareness.
9. Consult with psychiatrist / psychologist and other appropriate personnel in order to meet clients’ objectives.
10. Conduct group sessions with different client population in an efficient manner and provide community outreach services as appropriate.
11. Administer and maintain records and reports ensuring security of personnel data.
12. Attend meetings, workshops and training sessions as instructed to ensure awareness of any change in policies or procedures which may be relevant to the role.
13. Accompany Social Worker I or junior staff to the field or home visits and Juvenile Court for guidance / support as required.
14. Conduct Adoption / Guardianship investigations in a timely and efficient manner. 
15. Make recommendations to top level management on the selection of casework personnel and program evaluation and monitoring administered under your direction to ensure efficiency
16. Ensure a continuous collaborative relationship exist with other secondary social service providers to ensure consultation and advocacy
17. Manage specialized caseloads including cases in an advanced and complex nature to ensure expert knowledge
18. Oversee the investigation, assessment and services to families that are referred because of allegations regarding child abuse and neglect to ensure appropriate handling and completion
19. Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Unit through administration of daily operations and providing a variety of case management functions to assigned clients efficiently.
20. Assist applicants in completing forms and evaluate applicant’s eligibility for departmental services.
21. Assist in planning, coordinating and implementing effective services for assigned caseload.
22. Administer awareness for the Department services, policies and procedures to individuals / organisations who contact the Department for services or inquires to ensure a proper and professional presentation of the Department and its services.
23. Promptly report to the Supervisor any cases in which problems arise or any specialised unusual conditions of clients in a confidential and professional manner.
24. Assist with coordinating educational and recreational activities for the programs under the unit to ensure clients have new focuses and challenges.
25. Attend meetings, workshops and training sessions as instructed to ensure awareness of any change in policies or procedures which may be relevant to the role.
26. Maintain records relevant to the specific department and also keep filing up to date so that complete records are available for reference.
27. Perform any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the department

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or a Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field
  • Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in social work or related field
  • Sound knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
  • Excellent knowledge of relevant laws, policies and regulations
  • Expert knowledge of Social Work
  • Expert knowledge of relevant and current issues and trends
  • Expert knowledge of working with children, elderly or disabled
  • Sound knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and relevant computer applications
  • Sound oral and written communication skills
  • Expert knowledge of casework management, concepts and procedures
  • Expert interpersonal skills including counselling and interviewing techniques
  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Sound supervisory and management skills
27 September 2023
 27 September 2023 Social Development
PSC 93 of 2023
 Registered Nurse (Geriatrics)

Registered Nurse (Geriatrics)

Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly

Role Summary

The successful applicant will oversee and administer direct and indirect nursing care to residents of Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly.

Main Responsibilties

  1. Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the unit and the supervision of assigned staff.
  2. Report on daily patient activities per shift. Submit reports on accidents, incidents and such other occurrences to the Assistant Manager, for risk management purposes. Provide regular status reports to the patient’s physician.
  3. Maintain accurate records and reporting systems for continuing care, legal purposes and ensures that all members of the care team are aware of resident-related matters.
  4. Respond promptly to institutional or other emergency calls requiring extra duty, mobilization of emergency systems, evacuation of patients.
  5. Control the residents’ environment to ensure safety, hygienic and aesthetic conditions and control of noise and traffic flows.
  6. Request, store, monitor, control, administer and document pharmaceuticals. Control, secure and maintain legal records for Schedule I Dangerous Drug.
  7. Complete rounds and administer IM and IV medication as ordered by physician.
  8. Collect and analyse data to identify residents’ needs.
  9. Monitor and document residents’ responses to treatment and medication.
  10. Contact physician in cases of emergency and refers residents to the emergency room in the absence of the physician.
  11. Collaborate with other members of the care team to achieve the highest quality of care.
  12. Respond appropriately to residents’ call in a timely and professional manner.
  13. Perform any other duties assigned by your supervisor or other senior officers to ensure the efficient and effectiveness of the Rainbow Children’s Home. 

Minimum Qualfications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
  • Three (3) years’ work experience in the field
  • At least 5 (five) years in as senior Nurse in a hospital or similar setting
  • Certificate in gerontology
  • Registered in the Virgin Islands with a current license
  • Sound knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
  • Sound knowledge of applicable policies, regulations and laws
  • Sound knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and computer applications
  • Excellent knowledge of basic nursing and ethical nursing practice
  • Sound oral and written communication skills
  • Sound time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
27 September 2023
 27 September 2023 Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly
PSC 92 of 2023
 Rehabilitation Officer

Rehabilitation Officer

His Majesty’s Prison

Role Summary

The successful applicant will  assist with structuring rehabilitation activities by implementing individual and group treatment programmes and job placements for prisoners ensuring correct policies and procedures are being followed at all times.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Implements individual and group treatment programmes ensuring that prisoners comply with rules, policies and procedures at all times.
  2. Ensures that each prisoner reports to his/her work assignment in accordance with established procedures in order to maintain security.
  3. Ensures that all revenues generated by the programmes are collected and disbursed in accordance with the Government’s Financial Regulations.
  4. Researches, analyses and prepares reports.
  5. Maintains records relevant to the department and also keeps filing up-to-date so that complete records are available for reference.
  6. Drafts and types correspondence and prof-read various documents ensuring accuracy.
  7. Liaises with the Head of Inmate Activities to ensure that adequate supplies are available for each programme as and when required.
  8. Liaises with other government agencies, community and regional agencies, to place rehabilitated prisoners into jobs.
  9. Attends meetings, workshops and training sessions as instructed to ensure awareness of any change in policies or procedures which may be relevant to your role.
  10. Performs any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Work or a related field
  • Three (3) years working experience
  • Sound knowledge of the relevant Prison laws and regulations
  • Excellent knowledge of Programme Development and Rehabilitative Services (individual and group)
  • Good knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Good knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and computer applications
  • Good analytical and decision-making skills
  • Good interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Good time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
26 September 2023
 26 September 2023 His Majesty’s Prison
PSC 91 of 2023
 Deputy Superintendent of Prisons

Deputy Superintendent of Prisons

His Majesty’s Prison

Role Summary

The successful applicant will assist with the oversight of the daily operations of the Prison and ensure proper supervision and custody of prison inmates while assisting with policy development and implementation.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Assists in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the department and the supervision of assigned staff.
  2. Coordinates meetings and events; attends, records and reports minutes as required.
  3. Assists with the supervision and custody of prison inmates.
  4. Assists with the preparation of the department’s annual budget.
  5. Conducts regular inspections of the entire Prison establishment to ensure that proper standards of health and safety procedures are adhered to.
  6. Monitors the calculation of inmates’ sentence period.
  7. Arbitrates all hearings for inmates regarding disciplinary matters.
  8. Assists in long-term strategic planning, which involves liaising with the Judicial Departments and other government departments to aid in the planning and development of the Prison Service.
  9. Devises and implements policies regarding security and regime development, and ensure uniformity in regime delivery.
  10. Keeps abreast of developments in the field of quality improvement and quality assurance.
  11. Maintains records relevant to the Prison and also keeps filing up to date so that complete records are available for reference.
  12. Assists with the preparation of the Department’s Annual Budget.
  13. Assists with the preparation and submission of Performance Planning and Appraisal Report for all staff.
  14. Deputises in the absence of the Superintendent of Prison.
  15. Performs any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement, Business Management, Criminal Justice or related field
  • Five (5) years’ in senior management position in the field
  • Excellent knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
  • Expert knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Good knowledge of Government budget and accounting procedures
  • Good knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and relevant software applications
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent analytical, negotiating, interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Excellent research and report-writing skills
  • Excellent leadership and management skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Excellent knowledge of programme development and rehabilitative services
  • Excellent knowledge of substance treatment
26 September 2023
 26 September 2023 His Majesty’s Prison

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