JOB LISTINGS   


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW MUST BE FOLLOWED EXACTLY
OR YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT

To apply for any vacant TYSC position, please follow the instructions below:  

  • APPLICATION PACKETS FOR ALL POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:  A completed and signed Virginia state application and a current (within 30 days) driving record.  Incomplete applications will not receive a response.  Resumes alone will not be accepted.  A complete packet must be submitted no matter which submission method is used.

  • Please indicate the correct position title and unit, if indicated, on the application form.

  • A resume, cover letter and/or certified transcripts are recommended but not required unless indicated in the specific listing.

  • Applications should be submitted to the address below.
    Human Resources 
    TYSC Administrative Office 
    2404 Airline Blvd. 
    Portsmouth, VA  23701                     
    Fax: 757/488-9652 
    Phone:  757/488-9161 
    E-mail:  hr@tyscommission.org


  • To be considered for employment, the driving record must reflect zero or plus (0 or +) points (for Virginia records) or no current violations/offenses (records from other states).

  • Applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications of the position will not be considered nor receive a response.

  • If a faxed or e-mailed application packet is submitted, a hard copy of the packet with an original signature will be required if the applicant is selected for an interview.

  • Documents required in the application packet may be submitted by e-mail, but online application is not available.  A paper copy of the Virginia state application form may be obtained at any Virginia Employment Commission office or the TYSC administrative office at 2404 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth, VA  23701. To download a blank form as a non-fillable Adobe PDF document, click here: State Application.  To download the form as a fillable Word document, click here: state application 1
      
  • If an application deadline is listed for the position, packets received after the posted deadline will not be considered.  If there is no deadline, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

  • Applications submitted to Human Resources are screened to verify that the application packet is complete and that the applicant is qualified for the position.  Packets are then forwarded to the director of the appropriate program for review.  The complete screening process can take up to several weeks.  The status of individual applications is not known until the individual program director makes his or her selection.  SELECTED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE A CALL OR E-MAIL.
     
  • A pre-employment drug screen will be required if selected.  CPR and First Aid certification is required for all counseling positions before a selected applicant may begin employment.

  • The excellent benefits package for full-time employees includes:  health insurance with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield (including medical, dental, prescription and mental health coverage); membership in the Virginia Retirement System (including pension and group life insurance as well as the option to purchase additional life insurance and disability insurance); a deferred compensation plan; a pre-paid legal services plan; the option for membership in two credit unions; and generous vacation and sick leave benefits.

  • Tidewater Youth Services Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

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    POSITION:                       Program Director

    UNIT:                               Crisis Intervention Home

    LOCATION:                      811 13th Street, Virginia Beach, VA  23451

    SALARY:                          $44,988 - $49,487 with full benefits

    CLOSING DATE:             Open until filled

    DESCRIPTION:        To manage all aspects of the operations and programming of a regionally-based, 12-bed, co-ed group home.  Must have experience working with troubled adolescents, knowledge of the juvenile justice and human services systems, and the ability to coordinate care with multiple agencies.  Strong management, counseling and supervisory skills are required.  Must have experience in residential services as well as individual, group and family counseling.  Substance abuse experience a plus.  Minimal qualifications are a bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and at least 5 years total experience with 2 years supervisory experience.

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    POSITION:                       Assistant Program Director

    UNIT:                               Crisis Intervention Home

    LOCATION:                      811 13th Street, Virginia Beach, VA  23451                 

    SALARY:                          $38,185 - $42,004 with full benefits

    CLOSING DATE:               Open until filled

    DESCRIPTION:        Full-time position with excellent benefits. Position assists in operating a pre- and post-dispositional co-ed group home. Job includes a combination of clinical and administrative duties.  Must work flexible schedule to include on-call responsibilities.  Must be energetic, professional and possess good communication, written and verbal skills.  Experience in group, individual and family counseling, crisis intervention and residential care required. Must be experienced in coordinating services with multiple agencies.  Supervision and program management experience preferred. Minimum requirements are a bachelor’s degree in human services from an accredited college program and at least 3 years of experience working with at-risk youth.

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POSITION:                       Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)

UNIT:                               Community-Based Clinical Services                        

LOCATION:                      2404 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth VA 23701

SALARY:                         $12.31-$13.54 per hour      

CLOSING DATE:              Open until filled

DESCRIPTION:   Part-time position, 20 hours per week, 9AM-1PM M-F. Graduation from high school or equivalent and 3-5 years of experience performing clerical work required. Duties include billing; data entry; filing. Must have strong grammatical/spelling skills for proofreading and editing paperwork. Proficiency and accuracy in MS Outlook and Word essential, intermediate-level experience in Excel required. Must be able to provide excellent customer service and maintain confidential information. Time management skills (organization, prioritizing, flexibility) and attention to detail are required. Must be able to multi-task and work as part of a team, yet be assertive and work in a fast-paced environment.   

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POSITION:                       Food Services Technician

UNIT:                               Westhaven Boys Home                        

LOCATION:                      3515 Race Street, Portsmouth VA 23707

SALARY:                          $24,718 with full benefits                                             

CLOSING DATE:              Open until filled

DESCRIPTION:   Full-time position available in a residential group home for boys located in Portsmouth.  Must have thorough knowledge of food preparation and menu planning.  Ability to plan and prioritize, keep accurate records, and maintain an organized, sterile and sanitized work area required.  Must work well with adults and at-risk youth.  High school diploma and 1-2 years experience required, food services certification preferred.   

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POSITION:                       Residential Counselor

UNIT:                               Westhaven Boys Home                        

LOCATION:                      3515 Race Street, Portsmouth VA 23707

SALARY:                          $30,854 with full benefits                                             

CLOSING DATE:              Open until filled

DESCRIPTION:   Full-time position. To provide direct supervision, case management and individual, group and family counseling to at-risk adolescents in a residential group home for boys. Evening/weekend shifts will be required. Ideal candidate is competency-based, flexible, a strong team player, has worked in residential care and has counseling experience. 1 year experience working with at-risk youth and a bachelor’s degree in human services or a counseling field is required.   

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POSITION:                       In-Home and Substance Abuse Counselors (Part-Time)

UNIT:                               Community-Based Clinical Services                        

LOCATION:                      2404 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth VA 23701

SALARY:                         $16-$20 per hour commensurate w/ education, skills and experience
                                       Compensation for mileage as well as travel and administrative time
  
    

CLOSING DATE:              Open until filled

DESCRIPTION:   Part-time positions available for experienced counselors with a minimum of 3 years experience providing direct counseling services to at-risk youth and their families. Position will provide in-home counseling, psycho-educational counseling (individual and group), sex offender treatment and foster care case management/counseling. (See tyscommission.org for more details on the range of services provided by CBCS.) Education/experience:  Bachelor’s degree in human services and 3 years experience or Master’s degree in human services and 2 years experience is required. Prior internship/practicuum experience will be considered and evaluated toward experience  requirement. Experienced in-home counselors, foster care workers, social workers, probation officers, CSACs and CSOTPs are encouraged to apply. Supervision for licensure may be available to exceptional candidates after demonstrated exemplary work performance. TYSC reimburses for mileage incurred at 48.5¢ per mile and compensates in-home counselors for travel and administrative (documentation) time.   

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POSITION:                       Intensive Supervision Counselor (part-time)

UNIT:                               Challenge Outreach for Youth

LOCATION:                      2404 Airline Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23701

SALARY:                          $14.83 per hour

CLOSING DATE:             Open until filled

DESCRIPTION:  Part-time counseling position available with Challenge Outreach, an alternative to juvenile detention, monitoring and counseling of families of delinquent youth in their home. Position located in Virginia Beach. Counseling of families in the home, travel in own vehicle required; flexible schedule required including daytime hours and weekday evenings. Experience in family counseling and counseling model, home visit experience, knowledge of juvenile court system preferred. Human services degree and 1 year experience with troubled youth required, with families preferred. Mileage expense reimbursed.

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POSITION:                       Group Home Worker

UNIT:                               Lynnhaven Boys Home                        

LOCATION:                      2293 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

SALARY:                          $26,863 with full benefits                                       

CLOSING DATE:              Open until filled

DESCRIPTION:   Full-time position, excellent benefits. Direct supervision and counseling of adolescents in a residential group home for boys in Va. Beach.  Degree in human services preferred, 1 year experience working with at-risk youth required, residential experience preferred. Good organizational, written & verbal skills important.   

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POSITION:                       Driver/Program Aide

UNIT:                               Community-Based Clinical Services                        

LOCATION:                      2404 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth VA 23701

SALARY:                          $11.88 per hour                                              

CLOSING DATE:              Open until filled

DESCRIPTION:   Part-time driver/program aides needed, must be available early afternoons and evenings. Must have the ability to provide supervision to adolescents over the age of 13 while transporting them, using program van, to group counseling sessions throughout the Tidewater area.  Must have clean driving record (0 or + points).  High school diploma or equivalency required, experience driving 15-passenger van preferred.   

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Relief Counselors

Lynnhaven Boys Home
2293 Lynnhaven Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23456


Westhaven Boys Home
3515 Race Street
Portsmouth, VA 23705

Crisis Intervention Home
811 13th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Salary:    $11.74 per hour

TYSC employs relief counselors in all of our residential facilities, to provide counseling and supervision to adolescents. Work is on an as-needed basis, serving as relief for regular staff. Some evenings/weekends required. Experience with troubled youth preferred.

Deadline:  Open until filled

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