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Human Resources
1424 Hemphill St., Fort Worth, Texas 76104

EOE/AA/M/F/V/D

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POSITION:
COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATOR (Garland)

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$depends upon experience

LOCATION: Garland

DEPARTMENT: Housing

JOB DESCRIPTION: 39-unit HUD property for seniors. Responsible for the daily operations of the entire property, including supervision of staff, building maintenance, all administrative duties, and maintaining positive relationships with the residents. Supervise the property office including marketing, bookkeeping, and lease preparations. Market the property in accordance with Fair Housing and VOA Texas guidelines. Submit reports as required by VOA Texas policy or mandated by the federal, state, or local government. Maintain business and financial records and properly credit and deposit all monies received. Inspect and ensure proper maintenance of the building and grounds.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent. Prefer professional certification (COS, ARM, CAM, RAM). Minimum one year property management experience. Knowledge of Fair Housing, HUD 202/S8, and regulations for state/federal assisted properties. Supervisory and computer experience including basic data entry (prefer MS Office, HUDManager and RentRoll). Reasonable combination of the following skills and abilities: oral and written communication, work independently, attention to detail, dealing with public, financial management, and organization.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time

POSITION: DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS (GROUP HOMES)

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$8.00 per hour

LOCATION: Arlington, Fort Worth, Irving, Farmers Branch, Grand Prairie

DEPARTMENT: Dev. Services

JOB DESCRIPTION: Direct care staff position responsible for supervising clients in a group home for developmentally disabled individuals, insuring the protection of individual resident rights. Responsibilities may include transportation and supervision of residents to outside activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Requires a person at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with mentally retarded and/or some college course work in behavioral science, special education or social science is desired. Must have the physical ability to respond to client needs. Must have a valid driver's license if transporting clients.

WORK SCHEDULE: All shifts, varied hours, Full and Part-time available.

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
Avenue J & Hutchins - $9.47/hour

Riverside - $8.50/hour

LOCATION(s): Fort Worth (Ave J, Riverside)
Hutchins (South of Dallas, off I-45)

DEPARTMENT: SAC

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for monitoring day-to-day activities of clients in the correctional and/or substance abuse residential program in accordance with VOA-TX Policies and Procedures and agency requirements. Maintain written records and security and operational control of facility. Monitor client movements inside and outside facility and control contraband. Monitor entrances to facility, answer phones, monitor visitor access.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent. One to two years work experience desirable. Experience in a residential setting is preferred. Requires a reasonable level of oral and written communication, good observation, positive leadership, and record keeping skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Physical ability and skills to assist or respond to residents. need.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, Part-time, and PRN as-needed positions . Varied shifts available.

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$ 8.00 per hour

LOCATION:
Dallas, Ft Worth, Plano, and surrounding areas.

DEPARTMENT: HCS

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for providing direct care services to individual consumers in their own residence. Assist in acquiring and maintaining self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in home and community-based settings. Promote a safe and healthy living environment and increase the capabilities of the individual consumer within the policies and procedures of the organization.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have the physical ability to respond to client needs. A minimum of six months experience or training with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, part- time, PRN, Flex – Various hours available, including late afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$ 8.00 per hour

LOCATION: Plano, Grand Prairie, East Fort Worth

DEPARTMENT:
HCS

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for assisting individual consumers in acquiring and maintaining self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in home and community-based settings. Promote a safe and healthy living environment and increase the capabilities of the individual consumer within the policies and procedures of the organization.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have the physical ability to respond to client needs. A minimum of six months experience or training with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, Part time, PRN, and Flex - Various hours available, including late afternoons, evenings, and weekends

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$ depends on experience

LOCATION: Fort Worth

DEPARTMENT:
SAC

JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide substance abuse education and counseling designed to assist clients to successfully complete the substance abuse program and learn skills to remain drug/alcohol free. Conduct initial intake assessment; assign clients to group counseling and other program required activities; develop, and implement individual client treatment plans. Conduct group and individual counseling, client progress assessments, substance abuse education, and personal and social adjustment training. Maintain treatment and other therapeutic records and develop referral linkages with community resources.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must have current LCDC license OR license as LPC, LMSW, or LMFT with 1,000 documented hours of substance abuse counseling. (LCDC-I must have 2000 hours toward license). Bachelor’s degree preferred in Psychology, Social Work, or behavioral sciences. Demonstrated ability to conduct education and therapeutic counseling for individuals and groups required. Reasonable combination of skills in substance abuse counseling, psychological testing, vocational assessment, communications, and resource development is required.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full time.

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$ 9.68 per hour

LOCATION: Fort Worth (Ave H)

DEPARTMENT:
SAC

JOB DESCRIPTION: Residential substance abuse and/or homeless program for women and their children. Responsible for the management of residents, physical plant, food, and medical, to maintain a supportive, safe, home environment; including short-term coping and problem solving, preparation of meals, and transportation or use of public transportation. Also responsible for monitoring daily activities of Residential Mentors, including assigning shift duties. Prepare and maintain appropriate records, reports, and documentation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent. One to two years work experience desirable. Experience in a residential setting is preferred. Requires a reasonable level of oral and written communication, good observation, positive leadership, and record keeping skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Physical ability and skills to assist or respond to residents’ need.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time.

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$ 9.47 / hour

LOCATION(s):
Hutchins (South of Dallas, off I-45)

DEPARTMENT:
SAC

JOB DESCRIPTION: Transport clients in the correctional residential program to required appointments, community service providers, and medical assistance in accordance with VOA-TX Policies and Procedures and agency requirements. Arrange for maintenance of agency vans and maintain records of mileage and maintenance. May also serve as a Residential Monitor to maintain the overall security and operational control of the facility.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent. One to two years work experience desirable. Experience in a residential setting is preferred. Must be able to drive a 15 passenger van. Requires a reasonable level of oral and written communication, good observation, positive leadership, record keeping skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Knowledge of vehicle maintenance.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time.

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$ depends on experience

LOCATION(s): Fort Worth

DEPARTMENT:
SAC

JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide administrative, clerical and other support to the Facility Director and other staff in the operation of the programs and the facility in accordance with VOA-TX policies and procedures. Prepare or assist in the preparation of routine and special reports and billings. Coordinate the intake process for new clients. Coordinate the hiring process for new employees. Maintain facility roll book and make daily report of occupancy. Order office supplies and control inventory. Collect client fees and/or savings as required by contract. Maintain the client files, prepare letters and various reports, and organize incoming and outgoing documents. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Associates Degree in business related field plus two years general office experience OR four years directly related experience. Requires PC proficiency; general office knowledge including copiers, fax, and mailing procedures; organizational skills; and the ability to interact with clients, funding agencies, the general public, and all levels of employees.

WORK SCHEDULE: Part-time – approximately 20 hrs/wk

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$ 8.50 per hour

LOCATION(s):
Hutchins (South of Dallas, off I-45)

DEPARTMENT:
SAC

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist in preparing daily meals and snacks for residents of the facility, maintaining a healthy kitchen environment, cleaning work stations, and keeping the kitchen and pantry in an orderly condition, in accordance with VOA-TX policies and procedures and sponsoring agency requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Prefer high school diploma or GED with experience in institutional or cafeteria food services. Must pass extensive background check, drug screen, and physical exam.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full time

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$ 8.00 per hour

LOCATION: Houston

DEPARTMENT:
Dev Services

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for providing direct care services to individual consumers in their own residence. Assist in acquiring and maintaining self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in home and community-based settings. Promote a safe and healthy living environment and increase the capabilities of the individual consumer within the policies and procedures of the organization.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent. Six months related experience desired. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have reliable insured transportation.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full time and Part time positions

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$8.00 per hour

LOCATION: Houston

DEPARTMENT: SAC

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for monitoring the day-to-day activities of clients in a substance abuse treatment center, in accordance with VOA-TX Policies and Procedures. Responsible for maintaining the facility in compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards. Monitor client movements inside and outside of the facility and control visitor access. Perform urine drug screens. Maintain a "communications" log. Answer phones and provide general information to the community.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must have high school diploma or equivalent and be familiar with the twelve-step recovery process. One or two years work in a treatment and/or residential setting preferred. Requires reasonable levels of writing and verbal communications skills, observational skills, and the ability to work individually and as part of a team. Must have physical abilities that correspond to the ability to meet client's needs

WORK SCHEDULE: Full time, part-time, and "as needed" positions – various shifts available.

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$ 8.00 per hour

LOCATION: Houston

DEPARTMENT: SAC

JOB DESCRIPTION: Treatment center for chemically dependent women and women with children. Provide day care and activities for infants and toddlers of residents of program. Supervise children’s activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED and one year experience working with children required. Must be active and be able to frequently lift up to 35 lbs. and walk, stoop, sit on floor, etc. with children.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full time, days and early evenings.

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$ 8.00 per hour

LOCATION: Austin

DEPARTMENT: HCS (deaf - blind program)

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for assisting individual consumers in acquiring and maintaining self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in home and community-based settings. Promote a safe and healthy living environment and increase the capabilities of the individual consumer within the policies and procedures of the organization.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have the physical ability to respond to client needs. A minimum of six months experience or training with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, Part time, PRN, and Flex - Various hours available, including late afternoons, evenings, and weekends

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$ depends on experience

LOCATION: Austin

DEPARTMENT:
SAC

JOB DESCRIPTION: Outpatient program for males and females. Provide substance abuse education and counseling designed to assist clients to successfully complete the substance abuse program and learn skills to remain drug/alcohol free. Conduct initial intake assessment, assign clients to group counseling and other program required activities, develop and implement individual client treatment plans. Conduct group and individual counseling, client progress assessments, substance abuse education, and personal and social adjustment training. Maintain treatment and other therapeutic records and develop referral linkages with community resources.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Drug and alcohol counselor licensure (LCDC or CADAC) required. Bachelor’s degree preferred in Psychology, Social Work, or behavioral sciences with two years of substance abuse treatment experience. Demonstrated ability to conduct education and therapeutic counseling for individuals and groups required. Reasonable combination of skills in psychological testing, vocational assessment, communications, resource development, and substance abuse counseling is required.

WORK SCHEDULE: Part-time.

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$ 8:00 Per hour

LOCATION: Austin

DEPARTMENT:
HCS (deaf - blind program)

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for assisting individual consumers in acquiring and maintaining self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in home and community-based settings. Promote a safe and healthy living environment and increase the capabilities of the individual consumer within the policies and procedures of the organization.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have the physical ability to respond to client needs. A minimum of six months experience or training with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, Part time, PRN, and Flex – Various hours available, including late afternoons, evenings, and weekends

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$ depends on experience

LOCATION: Austin

DEPARTMENT:
Developmental Services - Group Homes

JOB DESCRIPTION: Management and supervision of the group living facility for individuals with developmental disabilities (mental retardation, deaf, blind). Responsible for maintaining the entire facility in compliance with health, safety, funding and regulatory requirements and standards as set forth in VOA-TX Policies and Procedures. Ensure the protection of individual resident rights. Responsible for scheduling and activities of direct-care staff, and providing coverage. Coordinate medical appointments and transport clients. Arrange repairs and maintenance for the home, vehicles, equipment, and appliances. Provide continuous instruction, supervision, training, encouragement, and reinforcement to residents according to Individual Treatment Plan.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must have high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in mental health/mental retardation or related field preferred, or two years transferable work experience. Ability to assist in the physical care of residents as needed. Reasonable knowledge in the areas of developmental disabilities, budgeting, household management, meal planning and preparation, and community resource interaction. Must have access to reliable transportation. American sign language a plus.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full time, including some overnight and some weekend hours

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$ 8.00 per hour

LOCATION: San Antonio

DEPARTMENT: SAC

JOB DESCRIPTION: Treatment center for chemically dependent women and women with children. Provide day care and activities for infants and toddlers of residents of program. Supervise children’s activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED and one year experience working with children required. Must be active and be able to frequently lift up to 35 lbs. and walk, stoop, sit on floor, etc. with children.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full time, days and early evenings.

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$ depends on experience

LOCATION: San Antonio

DEPARTMENT:
SAC

JOB DESCRIPTION: Treatment center for women and women with children. Provide substance abuse education and counseling designed to assist clients to successfully complete the substance abuse program and learn skills to remain drug/alcohol free. Conduct initial intake assessment, assign clients to group counseling and other program required activities, develop and implement individual client treatment plans. Conduct group and individual counseling, client progress assessments, substance abuse education, and personal and social adjustment training. Maintain treatment and other therapeutic records and develop referral linkages with community resources.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Drug and alcohol counselor licensure (LCDC or CADAC) required. Bachelor’s degree preferred in Psychology, Social Work, or behavioral sciences with two years of substance abuse treatment experience. Demonstrated ability to conduct education and therapeutic counseling for individuals and groups required. Reasonable combination of skills in psychological testing, vocational assessment, communications, resource development, and substance abuse counseling is required.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full time.

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$ 8.00 per hour

LOCATION: San Antonio

DEPARTMENT:
SAC

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for monitoring the day-to-day activities of clients in a substance abuse treatment center, in accordance with VOA-TX Policies and Procedures. Responsible for maintaining the facility in compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards. Monitor client movements inside and outside of the facility and control visitor access. Perform urine drug screens. Maintain a “communications“ log. Answer phones and provide general information to the community.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must have high school diploma or equivalent and be familiar with the twelve-step recovery process. One or two years work in a treatment and/or residential setting preferred. Requires reasonable levels of writing and verbal communications skills, observational skills, and the ability to work individually and as part of a team. Must have physical abilities that correspond to the ability to meet client’s needs.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full time, part-time, and “as needed” positions – various shifts available.

MINIMUM STARTING WAGE:
$depends upon experience

LOCATION: Nacogdoches

DEPARTMENT:
Housing

JOB DESCRIPTION: Low-income housing for seniors. Responsible for the daily operations of the entire property, including supervision of staff, building maintenance, all administrative duties, and maintaining positive relationships with the residents. Supervise the property office including marketing, bookkeeping, and lease preparations. Ensure proper resident certification and re-certification and compliance with all HUD or other agency requirements. Market the property in accordance with Fair Housing and the management agent's guidelines. Submit reports as required by the management agent or mandated by the federal, state, or local government. Maintain business and financial records and properly credit and deposit all monies received. Inspect and ensure proper maintenance of the building and grounds.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent. Prefer professional certification (COS, ARM, CAM, RAM). Minimum one year property management experience. Knowledge of Fair Housing and regulations for state/federal assisted properties. Supervisory and computer experience including basic data entry (prefer MS Office, HUD Manager and Rent Roll). Reasonable combination of the following skills and abilities: oral and written communication, work independently, attention to detail, dealing with public, financial management, and organization. HUD and Section 8/202 experience preferred.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time