Join Our Team

Want to volunteer to work with the elderly? Want to help out at our shelter for the homeless?
Looking for a job where you can make our community a better place?
Interested in serving on our Board of Trustees?

TVCCA offers a number of opportunities for volunteering and employment. Please contact:

Human Resources
401 West Thames Street, Unit 201
Norwich, CT 06360
Tel: 860-889-1365, ext 6565
Fax: (860) 823-3022
email: hr@tvcca.org

Employment Opportunities

TVCCA offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes paid vacation, sick time, a medical, dental, and retirement plan with employer contribution, short-term disability insurance and much more.

Send or fax copies of qualification requirements (copies of degree, certifications, transcripts) along with a copy of your resume to Human Resources.

• Teacher Aide
  Pay/Hours: Starting Minimum $9.01/hr - 35 hours per week - 52 weeks per year
  Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent
  Location: Taftville and New London, CT
  


• Meals on Wheels Driver
  Pay/Hours: Starting Minimum $9.01/hr - 15 hours per week
  Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent
  Location: Southeast Connecticut Floater
  


• Associate Assistant Teacher - ECE Infant/Toddler Classrooms
  Pay/Hours: Starting Minimum $9.58/hr - 35 hours per week - 52 weeks per year
  Qualifications: Six credits in ECE and upon hire begin CDA process, and obtain within 18 months and maintain certification to remain qualified. Obtain a minimum of three ECE credits per year for a total of twelve ECE credits.
  Location: Taftville, New London, and Brooklyn, Connecticut
  


• Assistant Shelter Worker
  Pay/Hours: Starting Minimum $9.01/hr - Fill-In positions available
  Description: This fill-in position is responsible for the well being of the shelter residents. Must be aware of physical surroundings and be cognizant of security issues. Responsible for answering the door, greeting residents and completing intake information on new residents. Must be able to provide support and understanding to families in crisis. Assistant Shelter Workers provide supervision to the shelter on weekends, holidays and when regular shifts need to be filled.
  Location: Norwich / New London in Connecticut
  


• Substitute Teacher Aides
  Pay/Hours: Starting Minimum $9.01/hr - 15 hours per week
  Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent
  Location: New London County, Connecticut
  


• Assistant Teachers
  Pay/Hours: Starting Minimum $10.99/hr - 30-35 hours per week - 42-52 weeks per year
  Qualifications: 12 credits in Early Childhood Education and obtain CDA upon hire.
  Location: New London County, Connecticut; Brooklyn, Groton, and Montville, Connecticut; Three Rivers Community College in Norwich, CT
  


• Community Life Skills Instructor
  Pay/Hours: Starting Minimum $12.64/hr; up to 19 hours per week
  Qualifications: Bachelors degree plus two years experience working with challenged adults. Equivalent experience working with challenged adults and/or DMR clients will be considered in lieu of education.
  Description: Responsible for the one-to-one companionship, socialization, and program case management of mentally challenged older adults in a community Day Program. Instructors design outings and activities to meet the needs of their clients and ensure that the activities are enjoyed in a safe and friendly atmosphere.
  Location: Norwich, Connecticut
  


• Head Teachers (anticipated start date 8/18/2008)
  Pay/Hours: Starting Minimum $14.52/hr; 42-52 weeks per year
  Qualifications: Associates Degree in ECE with 12 credits in ECE
  Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 12 credits in ECE
  Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education and State of Connecticut Certification Pre-K
  Description: Responsible for developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum; supervision of classroom operation, staff, and children.
  Location: Jewett City and Montville, Connecticut
  

Volunteer Opportunities

Current volunteer opportunities at our agency are:

•  RSVP
•  Meals on Wheels Driver
•  Foster Grandparents / Senior Companions

Giving Opportunities

Another way to join our team is to support us financially. If you wish to make a donation, please either call us at 860-889-1365 ext 6503 or email us at exec@tvcca.org. We will make every effort to use donations in exactly the program areas you specify.