The Family Advocate Creates, provides, and/or coordinates services and activities with the families and communities that foster strength, healthy living, and overall well being. The Family Advocate coordinates, reviews and implements all child health functions. The Family Advocate provides support in case management style, and acts as a liaison between families, staff members, communities, and other family related services. The assist Parents/Guardians/Adult Family members to become advocates for their children and family.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE:
*Ensuring that each individual child is up to date on the well-child schedule as appropriate or deemed possible by a health care professional.
*Ensuring that health services documentation is accurately maintained.
*Ensuring that the environment is safe and children receive health related services in compliance with all Federal, State, Local and Agency health policies and procedures as applies to Central Kentucky Head Start.
*Ensuring that the greatest number of eligible children will participate in the Head Start program as current funded slots allow.
*Ensuring that a trusting, collaborative, partnership building process is implemented with each family.
*Ensuring that parents’/guardians’ lives are enhanced through active participation in the program with staff support.
*Ensuring that community resources are maximized through collaborations.
*Ensuring that documentation and recordkeeping are timely and accurately completed and maintained as required by all applicable regulations.
*Ensuring that teamwork among staff promotes positive growth and development of families and children.
Requirements:
Minimum of high school diploma or GED required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or related field , coupled with 6 months related experience preferred.
Must obtain within 18 months of hiring a credential or certification in social work, social services, family services, human services, or related area.
Please send cover letters or resumes to careers@ckcac.org. By close of business August 6, 2021. You may also complete an Employment Application and mail to Human Resources, ATTN: Head Start, PO Box 830, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033.
To provide safe transportation services for clients utilizing the agency’s transportation service. Responsible for maintaining accurate service and van records and safe operation of agency vehicles.
Requirements:May require some physical demands.
Please see fully detailed Lead Driver job description.
Please send resume cover letter to careers@ckcac.org or mail to P.O. Box 830 Lebanon, Ky 40033 by August 2, 2021.
The Head Start teacher plans and establishes a learning environment and implements a daily program for child development activities designed to meet the individual needs of each child in one classroom. The teacher coordinates with other component staff to involve parents in education activities to enhance their role as the prime educator of their children. The teacher provides structured education activities for pre-school age children participating in the program. Activities associated with the job include supervision of an Instructional Assistant and volunteers, voicing recommendations regarding education curricula and implementation of program policies and procedures to ensure compliance with governing regulations including all Federal Performance Standards, CLASS and ALL STARS. Preparing, posting and implementing lesson plans using Frog Street Press Curriculum, conduct 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.
Requirements:Must have an Associates or Bachelor’s ECE or IECE or equivalent. Criminal check and pre-employment screenings are required.
Send resume and Employment Application to Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc. Head Start Program, Attention: Teacher, P.O. Box 830, Lebanon KY 40033 or email to careers@ckcac.org by close of business July 6, 2021.
All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Head Start Instructional Assistant helps in planning and establishing a learning environment and with implementing a daily program fro 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 jo 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.
Normal working days: Weekdays
This is a full-time position.
Hourly “non-exempt” position.
Applicants preferred to at least have a High School diploma/GED/or equivalent. 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
Download the attached Head Start Employment packet and return to CKCAC, Attn: Support Aide, PO Box 830, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033.
You may also e-mail your information to careers@ckcac.org.
To provide safe transportation services for clients utilizing the agency’s transportation service. Responsible for maintaining accurate service and van records and safe operation of agency vehicles.
This is a full time job with insurance and retirement benefits.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Provide direct, personalized transportation service to enrolled participants, and assist, as necessary, participants with bundles and/or packages to and from the vehicle and their residence and/or service destination in agency owned motor vehicle.
Physical and mental demands are also noted to perform this job.
Requirements:
Must be 21 year of age. Must have high school diploma or equivalent; must possess a high degree of proficiency in reading and writing. Must understand complete instructions for reports and ability to read maps and learn service area. Must possess a KY driver’s license and have access to an automobile. Ability to relate to target population. Good physical health and able to push, pull, and assist wheelchair clients. No disabilities that might impair vision, health, and endanger passengers as evidences by DOT Medical Examiners Certificate. Criminal background check required; freedom from illegal drug use as evidences by DOT/FTA drug testing.
All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Please send a cover letter/resume or Employment Application to careers@ckcac.org. Or, mail to Attn: Transportation Specialist, PO Box 830, Lebanon, KY 40033.
Must be able to work in a team environment and possess leadership skills. Confidentiality must be maintained in accordance with agency policy and according to federal, state and local regulations. Duties will include but not limited to: Possess and apply knowledge of current Head Start Performance Standards and agency Policy and Procedures. Coordinate and monitor childcare licensing and quality assurance accreditation processes. Collect, analyze, organize and report accurate information. Demonstrate and promote positive parent-staff partnerships. Oversee day to day operations of center and supervise center staff.
Requirements:Applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree either in Early Childhood, Social Work or Management or an equivalent in a related field. Must be able to work in a team environment and possess leadership skills.
Please submit resume by close of business Monday July 26, 2021 to careers@ckcac.org, ATTN: Center Manager. Or, submit an Employment Application and mail to ATTN: Center Manager, PO Box 830, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033.
Bus Drivers for Elizabethtown Head Start. Responsible for transporting children and maintaining bus records.
Requirements:
MUST have a Class A or Class B CDL license with bus and passenger endorsement and a high school diploma or GED. Criminal check and pre-employment screenings are required.
Send Employment Application and/or resume to CKCAC Head Start P.O. Box 830 Lebanon KY 40033 or email to careers@ckcac.org by close of business July 15, 2021.
Serve prepared food (breakfast, lunch and snack). Order food and supplies. Rotate stock by dates. Complete necessary paperwork for food program. Give breaks to teaching staff and assist in classrooms if needed as time allows. Attend and compete required trainings. Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware. Keep records of the quantities of food used. Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers. Scrape leftovers from dishes into garbage containers. Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers. Vacuum dining area and sweep and mop kitchen floor.
Requirements:Applicants preferred to have at least a High school diploma/GED or equivalent. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. 35 hours per week.
All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Download the attached Head Start Employment packet and return to our Central Office with a resume and cover letter to CKCAC Head Start, ATTN: Nutrition Aide, PO Box 830, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033.
You may also e-mail your resume/cover letter to careers@ckcac.org.
35 hours per week
DUTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent; prior experience in employment programs preferred. Ability to communicate effectively; relate well with others. Ability to communicate with local employers and businesses to market the Kentucky Works Program. Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision. Computer skills and ability to learn new programs. Follow complex written and oral instructions. Ability to complete required reports and compose professional correspondence. Must have access to automobile and have current Kentucky driver’s license. Must be free from communicable disease. Pre-employment drug screening required. Benefits include health/life/vision/dental insurance (portion of premiums paid by employee). Annual and sick leave along with 11 paid Holiday’s per year. Participates in the State Retirement System under CRS.
Submit resume/cover letter or Employment Application by email to careers@ckcac.org or mail to: Central Kentucky CAC: PO Box 830, Lebanon, KY 40033 Attn: KY WORKS
Must be received by July 2, 2021.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
To apply, please send cover letter and/or resume or Employment Application to careers@ckcac.org or mail to Human Resources, Attn: Kitchen Aide, PO Box 830, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033.
Part-time; requiring 20 hours or less per month – the first 2 weeks of each month
Provide oversight to Family Child Care Home Providers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in the CKCAC service area, as well as, other services areas as approved. The monitor shall serve as a link between the sponsoring organization and the Family Child Care Home Provider to assure that the Family Child Care Home Provider operates within the guidelines of the CACFP; a federally funded child nutrition assistance program designed to provide healthful meals and snacks to children receiving day care. The monitor shall demonstrate competency when performing all job functions.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
High school diploma or equivalent. Verbal and written communication skills are a must. Able to work independently and with others without incident. On the job training will be required.
Please send resume & cover letter or Employment Application to careers@ckcac.org. Or, mail to CKCAC, ATTN: Food Report Monitor, PO Box 830, Lebanon, KY 40033 by close of business on June 15, 2021.
Serve prepared food (breakfast, lunch and snack). Order food and supplies. Rotate stock by dates. Complete necessary paperwork for food program. Give breaks to teaching staff and assist in classrooms if needed as time allows. Attend and compete required trainings. Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware. Keep records of the quantities of food used. Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers. Scrape leftovers from dishes into garbage containers. Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers. Vacuum dining area and sweep and mop kitchen floor.
Requirements:Applicants preferred to have at least a High school diploma/GED or equivalent. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. 35 hours per week.
All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Download the attached Head Start Employment packet and return to our Central Office with a resume and cover letter to CKCAC Head Start, ATTN: Nutrition Aide, PO Box 830, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033.
You may also e-mail your resume/cover letter to careers@ckcac.org.
To apply, please send cover letter and/or resume or Employment Application to careers@ckcac.org or mail to Human Resources, Attn: Kitchen Aide, PO Box 830, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033.
1. Carries out the objectives of the LIHEAP/Community Services Programs. Processes computerized applications from clients, completes and signs vouchers or daily fax transmittals, and keeps client files in order. Assures that applicants meet the program guidelines before assistance is given. Reports any complaints from clients or vendors to supervisor. Calls supervisor with any questions.
2. Assists in maintaining necessary service assessments on clients.
20 hours per week required. High school or equivalent preferred. Good basic knowledge of grammar. Ability to use, or learn to use office equipment, computer experience required. Ability to understand written and/or oral instructions and be able to follow through with tasks assigned. Must have the ability to communicate effectively and relate well with others. Must have the ability to work with low-income and be understanding of their needs. Must be able to keep accurate records. Must keep all information confidential. Pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background checks required.
This program is funded in part, under a contract with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services with funds from the Community Services Block Grant Act of the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Applications will be accepted until position has been filled. Send resume/cover letter and Employment Application to Human Resources ATTN: Data Clerk Position at PO Box 830, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033 or e-mail to careers@ckcac.org.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Serve prepared food (breakfast, lunch and snack). Order food and supplies. Rotate stock by dates. Complete necessary paperwork for food program. Give breaks to teaching staff and assist in classrooms if needed as time allows. Attend and compete required trainings. Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware. Keep records of the quantities of food used. Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers. Scrape leftovers from dishes into garbage containers. Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers. Vacuum dining area and sweep and mop kitchen floor.
Requirements:Applicants preferred to have at least a High school diploma/GED or equivalent. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. 35 hours per week.
All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Download the attached Head Start Employment packet and return to our Central Office with a resume and cover letter to CKCAC Head Start, ATTN: Nutrition Aide, PO Box 830, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033. Applications will no longer be accepted after June 3, 2021, or until the position has been filled.
You may also e-mail your information to careers@ckcac.org.
Bus Drivers for Head Start. Responsible for transporting children and maintaining bus records.
Requirements:MUST have a Class A CDL Driving License with Passenger Transportation and School Bus Endorsements and have at least a high school diploma or GED. 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
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.
The EHS teacher plans and establishes a learning environment in a manner that promotes safety and learning in a cheerful environment. Implements daily routines and experiences with intentionally planned activities that meet all component areas of EHS, school readiness goals, as well as, meet the individual needs of each child in the classroom through child/adult interactions. The EHS teacher is flexible with daily routines and schedules to capture “nurturing and teachable moments”. The EHS teacher will coordinate with other component staff to involve parents in education activities to enhance their role as the prime educator of their children. The EHS teacher provides flexible education activities for infants and/or toddlers to help develop positive self-esteem and experience success while participating in the program. Develops a sense of teamwork with co-workers in all activities, including housekeeping, diapering/toileting training and meal service. The EHS teacher possess skills with knowledge and experience working with infants and toddlers, child development, classroom/time management, active supervision, organization and communication. Activities associated with the job include supervision and providing leadership and guidance to EHS specialist and volunteers, voicing recommendations regarding education curricula and assessment and implementation of program policies and procedures to ensure compliance with governing regulations including all Federal Performance Standards, CLASS, ITERS and ALL STARS. Preparing, posting and implementing lesson plans using Frog Street Press Curriculum, observing, assessing, and documenting each child’s health, skills, behavior, growth and development using AIM and ChildPlus, conduct 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.
Requirements:Must have an Associates or Bachelor’s in ECE or IECE or equivalent. Preferred Infant Toddler CDA. 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
Download the attached Head Start Employment packet and return to Central Office with a resume/cover letter to CKCAC, Attn: Support Aide, PO Box 830, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033. You may also e-mail your information to careers@ckcac.org.