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We’re always seeking new talent in a variety of positions. If you are looking for a rewarding career that also benefits your community, then consider joining our team. We offer career opportunities in a variety of fields, including early education, transportation, employment services, administration and more. Current employment openings can be found below. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, or disability. EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY

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Head Start Instructional Substitute-all counties open

Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Washington County
  • Head Start
Description:
JOB PURPOSE: The Head Start Instructional Assistant Substitute is responsible for implementing instructional experiences, under the direction of the Head Start Teacher, for preschool children for adequate development in the social, emotional, physical, and educational processes. This position is on an AS NEEDED basis, in the absence of a Head Start Teacher/Instructional Assistant.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Possesses knowledge and understanding of early childhood development.
• Assists to ensure every child is engaged in and challenged by a variety of learning experiences.
• Completes required annual training and professional development hours.
• Promotes the development of and ensure that English Language Learners make significant progress in their primary language and English.
• Assists in incorporating each child’s interests into planning classroom activities.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and healthy environment which supports the development and learning of preschool children while maintaining teacher-child ratios in compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Assists the Teacher in the assessment of children.
• Assists Teacher with the timely and accurate completion and maintenance of documentation and recordkeeping.
• Promotes staff relationships which allow a climate conducive to learning.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience working with children.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Works well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Background check/pre-employment screenings required.
SCHEDULE:
• 8-hour shift, Monday-Friday, AS NEEDED.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).
How To Apply:

How to apply:  Download and complete  the Head Start Employment packet and/or resume to: CKCAC ATTN: HS Substitute, PO Box 830, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033 by September 30, 2024.

You may also send your Resume by mail or via email at careers@ckcac.org

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

Nutrition Specialist needed for Lebanon Head Start Center- 2 positions open

Marion County
  • Head Start
Description:
JOB PURPOSE: The Nutrition Specialist is responsible for the implementation of nutritional service delivery and sanitation in accordance with program policies and procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and federal, state, and local regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Ensures children receive meals and snacks according to USDA and performance standards.
• Communicates effectively and to appropriate staff and parents regarding meal service.
• Orders and maintains supplies needed for meal service.
• Adheres to classroom meal schedules and routines.
• Ensures facility is clean and well maintained. Maintains a clean kitchen/cafeteria area.
• Monitors kitchen/cafeteria for needed repairs and requests work orders.
• Ensures USDA documentation and recordkeeping are timely and accurately completed and maintained as required by all applicable regulations.
• Responsible for transporting and/or receiving meals from food service providers.
• Assists the children in setting the tables, serving the food and the sanitary disposal of unused meals.
• Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties such as washing dishes, utensils, equipment, counters, cabinets, chairs, and tables; along with trash removal, food preparation surfaces sanitation and food storage appliances and equipment cleansing.
• Oversees and maintains inventory of food items, supplies and materials.
• Monitors and records the temperature of cold and hot food items to ensure food items are served at appropriate and acceptable temperatures.
• Food preparation, including attention to detail regarding children with modified diets and appropriate portion sizes.
Requirements:
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
SCHEDULE:
• Full-time (35 hours/week), Monday-Friday.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
How To Apply:

Please submit resume or application at ckyhs.org or download  and complete the  Head Start Employment packet  or  by mailing to CKCAC  Nutrition Specialist, PO Box 830; Lebanon KY 40033 by close of business September 13, 2024.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Central Kentucky Community Action provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Central Kentucky Community Action complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Head Start Education Manager

Marion County
  • Central Office
  • Head Start
Description:

JOB PURPOSE: The Head Start Education Manager ensures the most effective evidence based early care and education service delivery, reflects the mission and vision of Central Kentucky Head Start/Early Head Start, and is in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Knowledge and expertise results in continuous improvement of efficient and effective services in the areas of early care and education for all children.
  • Hires, supervises, and evaluates Education Coaches.
  • Serves as co-leader of the Multidisciplinary Team for Mental Health with Special Education and Social-Emotional Managers. Multidisciplinary Team for Mental Health meets regularly to develop, implement, and monitor the comprehensive services of education, special education, and positive behavioral supports in pursuit of school readiness.
  • Ensures quality services are delivered to children and families.
  • Ensures Central Kentucky Head Start/Early Head Start program continues to be a viable and productive entity.
  • Ensures quality services are provided by knowledgeable, prepared staff.
  • Resources are maximized resulting in comprehensive services to children and families.
  • Ensures the educational component identified in the Head Start Program Performance Standards is fully developed and implemented for compliance.
  • Develops, establishes, and writes program plans, policies and procedures, and protocols to implement effective services in the area of education.
  • Ensures the fidelity of the research-based curriculum is fully implemented and aligns with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
  • Tracks and monitors compliance of environmental rating scales (TIERS, ECERS) three times per year (Fall, Winter, Spring).
  • Reviews, analyzes, and monitors lesson plans to ensure alignment to the research-based curriculum (Frog Street Press).
  • Reviews, analyzes, and monitors anecdotal notes in data management system to ensure child outcomes are being met three times per year (September, January, April).
  • Initiates the process and completion of Kentucky ALL STARS for all centers annually.
  • Initiates, collaborates, and oversees the process through the Content Area Collaboration meeting all requirements and to complete NAEYC, STARS, and QRIS accreditation.
  • Monitors the completion of CDA for teacher assistants in Head Start and recertification of all CDA’s for Head Start/Early Head Start.
  • Collaborates with Assistant Director and Human Resources to review, interview, and select candidates to fill vacancies for teachers and instructional/center assistant positions.
  • Trains education staff in the areas of CLASS, active supervision, curriculum fidelity, ITERS, ECERS, Second Steps, Conscious Discipline, and any other trainings to support the implementation of school readiness goals.
  • Coordinates monitoring of classrooms which aligns with environmental rating scales (ITERS, ECERS) to ensure classroom environment and equipment meets standards.
  • Reports child outcomes and school readiness goals progress, as well as all education program data, to Policy Council and Board.

SCHEDULE:

  • 8-hour shift, Monday-Friday.
Requirements:

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to lift/manipulate/move objects weighing up to 60lbs.
  • Ability to lift objects from the floor to 18in. above the shoulder.
  • Vision sufficiently correctable to permit full performance of all job duties.
  • Ability to drive or provide transportation for required travel in specific county, counties or service area.
  • Possess a wide range of mobility to perform planning, preparation, classroom activities, and possible evacuation in emergencies.
  • Possess a degree of dexterity to physically allow for the performance of duties.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education; or
  • Bachelor’s degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children.
How To Apply:

Please Download and complete the Head Start Employment packet and/or mail a resume to CKCAC Attn: HS Director; P.O. Box 830 Lebanon KY 40033 or by email at careers@ckcac.org by August 13, 2024 or open until filled.

Questions about position can be emailed to HeadStart@CKYHS.org

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

Head Start Family Advocate-Marion County

Marion County
  • Central Office
  • Head Start
Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Ensures each individual child is up to date on the well-child schedule as appropriate or as deemed possible by a health care professional.
2. Ensures health services documentation is accurately maintained.
3. Ensures the environment is safe and children receive health related services in compliance with federal, state, local, and agency health policies and procedures as applies to Central Kentucky Head Start.
4. Works to ensure the neediest children who are eligible will participate in the Head Start program as current funded slots allow.
5. Builds a trusting, collaborative partnership with each family.
6. Sees that Parents’/Guardians’ lives are enhanced through active participation in the program with staff support.
7. Ensure community resources are maximized through collaborations.
8. Completes and maintains documentation and recordkeeping in a timely and accurate manner as required by all applicable policies and procedures and regulations.
9. Ensures that teamwork among staff promotes positive growth and development of families and children.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to lift/manipulate/move objects weighing no more than 60lbs. from one place to another.
• Ability to lift objects from the floor to 18in. above the shoulder.
• Ability to drive or provide transportation for required travel in specified county, counties, or service area.
• Must possess a wide range of mobility and dexterity as to perform job related activities.

Requirements:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma/GED (required).
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in social services or related field (preferred).
• 6 months of related experience (preferred).

SCHEDULE:
• Full-time, Monday-Friday.

How To Apply:

Submit resume via email at ckyhs.org   or download and complete the Head Start Employment packet   mail to CKCAC Head Start; ATTN: Family Advocate; PO Box 830; Lebanon, KY 4033  by close of business August 19, 2024.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Behavior Interventionist Coach for Head Start/Early Head Start

Marion, Washington, Hardin, Meade, LaRue, and Nelson County
  • Head Start
Description:

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Works well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.

Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Ability to lift and move objects up to 20 pounds.

Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, sit, and rise from the floor.

Ability to reach with hands/arms and use hands to manipulate, handle, and feel objects.

Reliable transportation required.

Background check/drug screen.

Valid First Aid/CPR certification.

Requirements:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, special education, social work, psychology or related field (required).

Master’s degree in related field (preferred).

SCHEDULE:

Full-time, Monday-Friday.

Lebanon, KY (potentially flexible).

How To Apply:

You may send your information via email at ckyhs.org  download and complete the Head Start Employment packet or mail to CKCAC, Attn: Education Coach, PO Box 830, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033 by August 16, 2024.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

 

Head Start Instructional Assistant-Elizabethtown Center (Hardin County)

Hardin County
  • Head Start
Description:

JOB PURPOSE:  The Head Start Instructional Assistant is responsible for implementing instructional experiences, under the direction of the Head Start Teacher, for preschool children for adequate development in the social, emotional, physical, and educational processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Possesses knowledge and understanding of early childhood development.
  • Assists to ensure every child is engaged in and challenged by a variety of learning experiences.
  • Completes required annual training and professional development hours.
  • Promotes the development of and ensure that English Language Learners make significant progress in their primary language and English.
  • Assists in incorporating each child’s interests into planning classroom activities.
  • Assists in maintaining a safe and healthy environment which supports the development and learning of preschool children while maintaining teacher-child ratios in compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
  • Assists the Teacher in the assessment of children.
  • Assists Teacher with the timely and accurate completion and maintenance of documentation and recordkeeping.
  • Promotes staff relationships which allow a climate conducive to learning.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience working in a team environment.
  • Experience working with children.
  • Reliable transportation is required.
  • Works well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Background check/pre-employment screenings required.

SCHEDULE:

  • 8-hour shift, Monday-Friday.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (or enrollment in a CDA credential program with an anticipated completion date within 2 years of hire) (required).
How To Apply:

Download and complete the Head Start Employment packet and mail to CKCAC, Attn: Instructional Assistant, PO Box 830, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033 by September 13, 2024.

You may also send your information via email at careers@ckcac.org

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

Congregate Meals Senior Coordinator for Grayson County

Grayson County
  • Nutritional Resources
  • Senior Support
Description:

Coordinates and supervises all activities relative to the senior citizen sites within their county. Works with volunteers to fulfill all duties required by the Congregate Meals Program.

Specific Duties: Assists in developing, planning, organizing, and coordinating activities for senior site including but not limited to Bingocize. Responsible for ensuring delivery of meals are done on a timely basis and meets all requirements for congregate meals at their center. Responsible for ensuring the reporting of meal counts are done a timely basis as set by Congregate Meals Director. Prepares required periodic reports. Serves as a liaison between client and agency. Services as liaison between public officials and agency. Ensures that all health and temperature requirements are met at their site. Ability to communicate and develop relations with new perspective clients to ensure their comfort level at the center.  Responsible for performing all job duties in a safe manner. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurances, holidays, vacation time, sick leave, 401K, and retirement plan available.

Requirements:

Qualifications:  High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.   Basic computer skills.

Job Type: Full-Time 30 hours weekly

Criminal checks and pre-employment screenings are required.

All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

How To Apply:

To apply for this job, please complete this Employment Application and return to CKCAC-Melissa Brown; ATTN: Grayson Coordinator; PO Box 830; Lebanon, Kentucky 40033.

You may also send a resume, cover letter and completed application to careers@ckcac.org

 

Part-Time Cook for Grayson County Senior Congregate Meals Program

Grayson County
  • Nutritional Resources
  • Senior Support
Description:

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Prepare the meal adhering to the approved menu
Ensure food is hygienically stored and food storage areas are kept clean
Maintaining correct stock levels, ensuring stock rotation and ensuring all stock is clearly labeled as required
Maintain high standard of hygiene and safety at all times through daily cleaning of area and equipment
Maintain the kitchen and kitchen equipment
Maintain temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers
Ensure that all utensils are washed appropriately
Adhere to the Food and Nutrition Guidelines at local, state and federal health guidelines during the preparation, cooking and serving of all food.
Ensure the effective and regular waste materials to the designated waste (trash) area.

 

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience cooking is preferred. Must have the ability to understand written and/or oral instructions and be able to follow through with tasks. Must be able to keep accurate records.

Selected candidate will work 25 hours per week Monday – Friday. Background checks and pre-employment drug screening is required.

How To Apply:

Please send your Employment Application and/or Resume to: CKCAC-Melissa Brown; Assistant Cook; PO Box 830, Lebanon KY 40033 or careers@ckcac.org  .

All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Full-Time Cook for Nelson County Senior Congregate Meals Program

Nelson County
  • Nutritional Resources
  • Senior Support
Description:

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Prepare the meal adhering to the approved menu
Ensure food is hygienically stored and food storage areas are kept clean
Maintaining correct stock levels, ensuring stock rotation and ensuring all stock is clearly labeled as required
Maintain high standard of hygiene and safety at all times through daily cleaning of area and equipment
Maintain the kitchen and kitchen equipment
Maintain temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers
Ensure that all utensils are washed appropriately
Adhere to the Food and Nutrition Guidelines at local, state and federal health guidelines during the preparation, cooking and serving of all food.
Ensure the effective and regular waste materials to the designated waste (trash) area.

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurances, holidays, vacation time, sick leave, 401K, and retirement plan available.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience cooking is preferred. Must have the ability to understand written and/or oral instructions and be able to follow through with tasks. Must be able to keep accurate records.

Selected candidate will work 30+ hours per week Monday – Friday. Background checks and pre-employment drug screening is required.

How To Apply:

Please send your Employment Application and/or Resume to: CKCAC-Melissa Brown; ATTN: Grayson County Cook; PO Box 830, Lebanon KY 40033 or careers@ckcac.org .

All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Part-Time Cook for Nelson County Senior Congregate Meals Program

Nelson County
  • Nutritional Resources
  • Senior Support
Description:

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Prepare the meal adhering to the approved menu
Ensure food is hygienically stored and food storage areas are kept clean
Maintaining correct stock levels, ensuring stock rotation and ensuring all stock is clearly labeled as required
Maintain high standard of hygiene and safety at all times through daily cleaning of area and equipment
Maintain the kitchen and kitchen equipment
Maintain temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers
Ensure that all utensils are washed appropriately
Adhere to the Food and Nutrition Guidelines at local, state and federal health guidelines during the preparation, cooking and serving of all food.
Ensure the effective and regular waste materials to the designated waste (trash) area.

 

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience cooking is preferred. Must have the ability to understand written and/or oral instructions and be able to follow through with tasks. Must be able to keep accurate records.

Selected candidate will work 25 hours per week Monday – Friday. Background checks and pre-employment drug screening is required.

How To Apply:

Please send your Employment Application and/or Resume to: CKCAC-Melissa Brown; Assistant Cook; PO Box 830, Lebanon KY 40033 or careers@ckcac.org .

All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Head Start Bus Driver- LaRue, Meade, and Hardin

Hardin, LaRue, Meade County
  • Head Start
  • Transportation
Description:

Bus Drivers for Head Start are responsible for transporting children and maintaining bus records.

Requirements:

MUST have a Class C CDL Driving License (If you have Class B License you will need to go through training to drive Class C bus) with Passenger Transportation and School Bus Endorsements and have at least a high school diploma or GED.

Job Type: Part-time

Criminal check and pre-employment screenings are required.

All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

How To Apply:

Send resume/cover letter/  Head Start Employment packet  to CKCAC, ATTN:  Head Start, PO Box 830, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033.  You may also e-mail your information to careers@ckcac.org

Weatherization Crew Member

Marion, Washington, Nelson, LaRue, Hardin, Meade, Breckinridge, Grayson County
  • Home Energy
Description:

Our Weatherization Program is seeking a Crew Worker. General duties include but are not limited to, general weatherization duties, care and maintenance of tools and equipment and care and maintenance of assigned vehicles. Mandatory training required by Kentucky Housing Corporation.

Requirements:
  • Must have the knowledge and ability to use basic carpentry skills and thorough knowledge of all tools and equipment required to perform assigned duties.
  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Must be able to do heavy work at high levels (on a ladder or on a roof).
  • Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time and have the ability to lift heavy tools and materials.
  • Must have the capability to work alone or in a group.
  • Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
  • Must be able to complete all required training.
  • Criminal checks and pre-employment screenings are required.
  • Health, Vision, Dental,  Life, 401K, KPPA retirement, holidays, sick leave, vacation.
  • Full-time position
How To Apply:

Apply by emailing resume/application to careers@ckcac.org or mail to CKCAC Attn: Weatherization; PO Box 830; Lebanon, KY 40033 .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

Senior Companion Volunteers Needed – Receive Tax-Free Stipend

Marion, Meade, Breckinridge, Grayson, Washington, Hardin and Nelson County
  • Senior Support
Description:

Job Description

Do what friends do for friends, by lending a helping hand as a Volunteer for Community Action’s Senior Companion Program!
Want to make a difference in a Senior or Physically Challenged person’s life? If you are age 55 or older, you can Volunteer as a Senior Companion and receive a Tax-Free Stipend that does NOT affect any government assistance you are receiving.
Where are Volunteers needed?
The Senior Companion Program currently serves six counties: Breckenridge, Grayson, Hardin, Marion, Nelson, and Washington.
What does a Volunteer do?
As a Volunteer, you are not expected to serve as a home health aide, psychologist, social worker, personal driver, or even a domestic.
What kind of Benefits could I receive as a Senior Companion Volunteer?
In addition to the personal satisfaction of helping others in your community, you may also be eligible for the following benefits as a Senior Companion Volunteer:
•$4.00 per Hour Tax-Free Stipend
•Mileage Reimbursement
•Meal Allowance
•Free Physical Examination
•Supplemental Accident & Liability Coverage
•No Weekends, Nights or Holidays
•Flexible Hours
•Holiday Pay
How do I volunteer for the Senior Companion Program?
Call Central Kentucky Community Action Council at 270-692-2136 and ask for Mary Jean Blake today! Ms. Blake can tell you more about the program and how you can help the many homebound seniors in your area that could use just a little help to keep them living independently.
Requirements:

As a Senior Companion Volunteer you would: help ease loneliness; help boost self-esteem; help clients solve problems; and provide personal assistance. Simply put, as a Volunteer Companion you are offering friendship and kindness to those who have difficulty with daily living tasks.

As a Senior Companion you will be one step closer to earning some extra money.

How To Apply:

Please send resume to careers@ckcac.org or mary.blake@ckcac.org or mail to: CKCAC-SCP ;PO Box 830; Lebanon KY 40033.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

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