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Rewarding Career Opportunities Available Immediately
Do you enjoy making a positive difference in people's lives? If you are an energetic and dedicated individual who values diversity, economic justice and the ability to improve the quality of life for people with low income, we invite you to join our exceptional team.
Community Action is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse work force. We are an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity/ADA compliant employer. If you need accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process, please contact the person listed in the job advertisement.
We provide excellent training, support services and employee benefits. Click here for a description of our benefits. Full benefits are offered for positions 30 hours or more; benefits are pro-rated for positions 20-29 hours.
This page was updated September 10, 2010
PARENT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Early Head Start Teacher Assistant - Search Reopened: Community Action's Parent-Child Development Center has an opening for a Teacher Assistant at our Northampton site on Vernon Street. 35 hours/week, full year. Candidate must be at least 18 years of age, CDA or AA preferred. Must be able to engage in activities that include bending, floor activities, lifting of young children and able to fully participate in other aspects of working with children. Sensitive to the needs of families who may experience lower incomes. Salary range $9.29-$9.82. Send resume and cover letter to: Kristen Gonzalez, 56 Vernon St., Northampton, MA 01060 or email to pcdcad119@communityaction.us using EHS TA in the subject line. Screenings will continue until position is filled. Qualified bilingual and bicultural applicants encouraged.
Grants and Budgets Manager: Provide leadership in grants and budgets management. Administer multiple state and federal grants; oversee and manage $8M operating budget; develop, implement, and oversee systems and reporting systems to maximize efficient operations; supervise a Fiscal Manager and other staff, as assigned. Significant experience in grant and budget management required, experience managing Head Start grants strongly preferred. Associates Degree in Accounting desired, Bachelors preferred. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); experience with non-profit organizations, fund accounting, and managing multiple, blended funding sources preferred; proficiency in Windows-based software programs. Must possess excellent analytical, organizational, communication and writing skills and must have demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a diverse team. Full time position, salary based on experience and qualifications, excellent benefits. For job description click here. Please submit a letter of interest, including salary requirements, names of 3 professional references and a resume to: Anat Weisenfreund, Director of PCDC, Community Action, 393 Main Street, Greenfield, MA 01030, or email: pcdcad115@communityaction.us Screening will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Teacher: Turners Falls, G Street site: 37.5 hours/week, full year. Seeking person that demonstrates commitment to quality early care and education programs. Sensitive to cultural diversity and the needs of families who may experience lower incomes. Must be able to engage in bending, floor activities and lifting young children. Qualifications: Associates/ Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Department of Early Education & Care Teacher certified. $10.87 -$11.97/hr. Send resume and letter of intent to Marianne Bouthilette, 110 G Street, Turners Falls, MA 01376. Or email: pcdcad121@communityaction.us
Disabilities Specialist: Responsible for overseeing the implementation of Head Start requirements regarding services provided to children with disabilities, 0-5, and their families. Ensures appropriate recruitment, referral and individualized services and enables staff to understand the needs of children with disabilities. Must demonstrate understanding of best practices, and be knowledgeable of local systems of care for children with disabilities. Must become proficient with Head Start Performance Standards and EEC Regulations. Solid educational background in early childhood development, both typical and atypical, and extensive experience securing services for children with disabilities. Master’s degree in Special Education or related discipline preferred. Computer literacy, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are required. 30 hours/week, for 37 weeks (school year), 20 hours/week in the summer. Salary range $17.27 - $18.90/hour with excellent benefits. Please submit a letter of interest, names of 3 professional references, and a resume to Andrea Tomsho-Dexter, Community Action, 34 Central Street, Turners Falls, MA 01376 or email: pcdcad122@communityaction.us Screening will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Child and Family Counselor: Responsible for providing consultation and technical assistance to staff and families to promote the social-emotional development of children. Must demonstrate understanding of typical and atypical child development 0-5, local systems of care and best practices in early childhood mental health consultation services. Must become proficient with Head Start Performance Standards and EEC Regulations. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment required. Must be a licensed mental health professional, Master’s degree preferred. Have at least 2 years of early childhood (0-5) mental health experience, preferably in an early education and care setting. Full time position based in Northampton, 37.5 hours a week for 37 weeks (school year), 30 hours per week in the summer. Salary range $17.27 - $18.90/hour, excellent benefits. Please submit a letter of interest, names of 3 professional references, and a resume to Andrea Tomsho-Dexter, Community Action, 34 Central Street, Turners Falls, MA 01376 or email: pcdcad122@communityaction.us Screening will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Substitute Family Child Care Assistant: 15-30 hours/month, as needed. $10/hour. Must be at least 18 years of age, have relevant experience and EEC FCC Regular Assistant certification. Send letter and resume to: Nancy Crowell, 86 Washington Street, Greenfield, MA 01301 or email: fccad1@communityaction.us
Kitchen Substitutes: We are compiling a list of candidates to call on as short-term kitchen substitutes when needed. Positions available in Turners Falls, Northampton, and Amherst. Send letter and resume to: PCDC-Food Services Coordinator, 34 Central Street, Turners Falls, MA 01376. Bilingual Spanish and Russian applicants encouraged to apply.
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
Healthy Families Program Home Visitors and Coordinator: Be part of Community Action’s new Healthy Families program in Hampshire County, a home visiting program for first time parents age 20 and under. Available openings: Coordinator and three Home Visitors. Click on the position to view the job description: Coordinator, Home Visitor, Bilingual Home Visitor, Knowledge of service area preferred. Send letter and resume to: Margaret Soussloff, Director of Family Support Programs, Community Action, 393 Main St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Screenings begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Excellent training, support services and employee benefits.
WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN PROGRAM
Nutritionist: Part time, 14 hours per week. Franklin/ Hampshire/North Quabbin WIC program seeks caring nutritionist to provide nutrition assessment and counseling to women, infants and children. Provide nutrition counseling and breastfeeding education/support at multiple sites under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist. Refer participants to other health and social services. Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of group education sessions, nutrition in-services and outreach activities. Communicate with health care community on issues pertaining to participant needs. Assist Senior Nutritionist in training paraprofessional WIC staff and in conducting quality assurance activities. Some Saturday and evening hours required. Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition required. Experience in clinical or community nutrition preferred. Must have reliable transportation. Prefer a team player with strong communication skills and sensitivity to diverse cultures. Bilingual/ bicultural Spanish preferred. Send letter and resume to WIC Director, 393 Main Street, Greenfield, MA 01301. Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.
Nutritionist: Full time. Franklin/ Hampshire/North Quabbin WIC program seeks caring nutritionist to provide nutrition assessment and counseling to women, infants and children. Provide nutrition counseling and breastfeeding education/support at multiple sites under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist. Refer participants to other health and social services. Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of educational materials, group education sessions, nutrition in-services and outreach activities. Communicate with health care community on issues pertaining to participant needs. Assist Senior Nutritionist in training paraprofessional WIC staff and in conducting quality assurance activities. Some Saturday and evening hours required.
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition required. Experience in clinical or community nutrition preferred. Must have reliable transportation. Prefer a team player with strong communication skills and sensitivity to diverse cultures. Bilingual/ bicultural Spanish preferred. 37.5 hours per week with excellent benefits. Send letter and resume to: WIC Director, 393 Main Street, Greenfield, MA 01301. Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Assistant Director: Community Action Youth Programs seeks an energetic, self-motivated individual to provide hands on leadership to a youth development program serving youth living with low incomes in high risk environments. Must be highly organized, with experience supervising youth workers, managing budgets, and overseeing program logistics. Must work well independently and as part of a team, with excellent networking skills, and a passion for youth work. 37.5 hrs/week. Salary $30-34,000 plus generous benefits. Bilingual/ Bicultural (Spanish) preferred. Click here for full job description. Send resume and cover letter as Word or PDF attachments to Lev Ben-Ezra, Director of Youth Programs, YouthProgramsJob3@communityaction.us. Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. No phone calls or visits please.
Youth Works Coordinator—Search Reopened: Community Action Youth Programs seeks an energetic, organized, self-motivated individual to coordinate job skill development and internship program for youth and young adults with low incomes in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region. Must be highly organized, able to build community collaborations, and able to recruit, engage, and provide successful case management to at-risk youth. Must possess excellent networking skills and work well independently and as part of a team. Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and safe driver record. Position is 30 hours/week with generous benefits. May increase to 37.5 in January, dependent on funding. $14.00/hr. Bilingual/Bicultural (Spanish) preferred. Click here for complete job description. Send resume and cover letter as Word or PDF attachments to Lev Ben-Ezra, Director of Youth Programs, YouthProgramsJob2@communityaction.us. Resume screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. No phone calls or visits please.
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