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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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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; 332 Hood Avenue, PO Box 830; Lebanon, Kentucky 40033 by May 15, 2024.

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  by the close of business May 15, 2024.

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  by the close of business May 15, 2024.

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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk/Finance Assistant

Marion County
  • Central Office

Description:

Selected candidate maintains accounting files, manages accounts receivable accounts, processes timesheets, travels, stipends, and other reimbursements under supervision of the Accounts Payable Supervisor/Head Start Specialist. The AP/Receivable Clerk/Finance Assistant is responsible primarily for preparing vendors’ invoices and employees’ timesheets for payment.

This includes investigating and resolving any irregularities that may arise when performing these duties.  It may be necessary for the Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk/Finance Assistant to prepare certain monthly reports to funding sources.

 

Requirements:

Must have the ability to follow complex written and oral instructions; ability to keep complex records and make reports.  This person should be of good character, reliable and able to assume responsibility.

Must be a high school diploma or equivalent with additional classes in bookkeeping preferred and at least 2 years’ experience in record keeping and general office work.

Physical Demands:

-Must be able to bend/squat in order to file.

-Must be able to sit for long periods of time (Sitting time will depend on the type of work done each day).

-Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Pre-employment background and drug screening is required. Full-time of 40 hours per week.

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

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/or submit a resume to: Central KY Community Action Council; ATTN: Finance Director; PO Box 830; Lebanon, KY 40033 by the close of business on May 3, 2024.

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  by the close of business May 15, 2024.

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 Instructional Assistant

Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Washington County
  • Head Start

Description:

Central KY Head Start is hiring an Instructional Assistants in Hardin and Washington Counties. The Head Start Instructional Assistant helps in planning and establishing a learning environment and with implementing a daily program for child development activities designed to meet the individual needs of each child in the classroom. The Instructional Assistant coordinates with other component staff to involve parents in education activities to enhance their role as the prime educator of their children. The instructional Assistant assists with planned structured activities and active supervision for pre-school age children participating in the program. Activities associated with the job include implementing lesson plans using Frog Street Curriculum, conducting two Parent/Teacher Conferences per year, two home visits per year, participating in and assisting with staff training activities and ensuring the thorough and timely completion of children’s classroom records. Familiarity with CLASS, Allstars, Nayec, Daycare Licensing, TSGold, preferred but not required.

Normal working days: Weekdays – Hourly “non-exempt” position.

Full-time position with employee agreement, working 1576 hours per school year. Required to obtain a CDA within 2 years of hire. Full-time, Contract.

Benefits include: 401(k) Health, Vision, Dental Life insurance and Retirement plan.

 

Requirements:

Applicants preferred to at least have a High School diploma/GED/or equivalent. Criminal check and pre-employment screenings are 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.

You may also send your information via email at careers@ckcac.org or you may view other open jobs.

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 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

Congregate Meals Senior Coordinator for Hardin County

Hardin 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.

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: Part-Time (25 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 ATTN:  Congregate Meals Program Director, 332 Hood Avenue, PO Box 830; Lebanon, Kentucky 40033 by May 15, 2024.

You may also send a resume, cover letter and completed application 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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