Cocke County-New Prospect Head Start
Hamblen County-East Hamblen Head Start
Cook – averages 30 hours/week Part Year
High School/GED required. The Cook is responsible for daily food service in the center, grocery shopping, and compliance with CACFP requirements. Experience cooking for Head Start or similar program preferred. EOE
Reply to: Personnel Manager, Douglas Cherokee Head Start, 127 Cedar Street, Morristown, TN 37814. Deadline to apply for internal applicants is 4:00 PM 1/30/2012.
Job Title: Family Service Worker
Location: Hamblen County- Based at the Learning Center
Program: Head Start
Job Description: Responsible for the recruitment of Head Start children via door-to-door recruitment, home visits, and doing applications according to federal guidelines; work with and utilize existing community agencies in meeting the physical and financial needs of families; assist Head Start parents in identifying family needs, setting goals, and working toward self-sufficiency. Ensure all children have complete medical and dental screenings and arrange for physical and dental examinations and other health needs. Act as an advocate for Head Start families within the program and the community.
Education/Experience Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required.; prefer degree in Social/Human Services and work experience with preschool children and families or a Social Services Competency Based Training Credential (SSCBT) or equivalent certification and relevant work experience. Must have the ability to communicate openly with community resources, professionals, parents, and children. Empathy with Head Start/Early Head Start children and families is required.
Hours and Benefits: Part Year; Full Time - 37.5 hours per week. EOE
Forward resume to: Personnel Manager, Douglas Cherokee Head Start, 127 Cedar Street, Morristown, TN 37814. Cut off to apply for internal applicants is 4:00 PM 1/30/2012.
Job Title: General Ledger Specialist
Location: Central Office
Program: Accounting
Job Description: Develops a working knowledge of Agency accounting policies and procedures, providing general ledger management. Develops a working knowledge of the accounting software. Maintains and sets up ledger codes. Reconciles, reports and maintains general ledger entries and adjustments. Maintains and prepares reports for federal, state and local grants as assigned. Maintains and enters general journal adjusting entries. Maintains and enters program budgets.
Education/Experience Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred. Associate’s degree in accounting required, with a minimum of 2 years accounting experience. Computer proficiency is a must and experience with accounting software and internet usage helpful.
Hours and Benefits: Full-time; Non-exempt.
Please send resume to; DCEA, Attn: General Ledger Specialist, P.O. Box 1218, Morristown, TN 37816. Resumes accepted until position is filled. EOE.
Job Title: Site Coordinator
Location: Maynardville Elementary
Program: LEAP
Job Description: Oversees and/or manages daily operations at project sites. Works with County Coordinator to plan activities, recruit volunteers, supervise and train staff and volunteers. Acts as liaison between school and project. Works cooperatively with regular school staff and lead tutors to obtain information about academic and behavioral needs and progress. Collaborates with school teachers to prepare customized learning programs.
Education/Experience Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education or similar field with a minimum of two years teaching and/or administrative/supervisory position related to the program’s goals and objectives. Demonstrated ability and experience in organizing and managing an educational/enrichment program. Commitment to assisting students and parents achieve their full potential. Ability to work effectively with children with physical, developmental or learning disabilities. Should also have experience in designing/modifying existing educational curricula and materials to meet unique learning needs of individuals. Should have appropriate knowledge and sensitivity to low-income participants and in outreach and recruitment of that group.
Hours and Benefits: Part-time; Non-exempt.
Please send resume to; DCEA Education Center, Attn: Site Coordinator, 409 East Main Street, Morristown, TN 37814. Resumes accepted until position is filled. EOE.
Job Title: Case Manager (3 positions available)
Location: Multiple Counties
Program: Responsible Fatherhood
Job Description: Recruits and selects participants for program designed to assist low-income fathers toward economic self-sufficiency and improved parental involvement. Assesses needs of participants and provides individualized case management, including referrals to community resources as needed. Presents Responsible Fatherhood and financial literacy curricula in group setting, facilitating discussion of participants. Assists with employability skills training including interviewing, resume writing and job searches. Facilitates and coaches adult learners in developing parenting skills using small group settings. Travels in service area and to meetings as necessary.
Education/Experience Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required in social work, education/counseling or related human service field. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred. One year experience in facilitating and coaching adult learners to develop parenting skills. At least one year experience in providing case management services, including job search, placement services and building money management skills for low income families. Experience with word processing, spread sheet, data entry. Experience with internet and social media helpful. Must have valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on vehicle.
Hours and Benefits: Full-time; Non-exempt.
Please send resume to: DCEA, Attn: Case Manager, P.O. Box 1218, Morristown, TN 37816. Resumes accepted until position is filled. EOE.
Job Title: Outreach Worker 2 (3 Positions Available)
Location: Multiple Counties
Program: Responsible Fatherhood
Job Description: Supports effort of Case Manager with program designed to assist low-income fathers toward economic self-sufficiency and improved parental involvement. Helps to facilitate responsible fatherhood and financial literacy discussion groups, especially encouraging participants to interact positively. Recruits program participants through one-on-one contact and group presentations. Assists with case management and employability skills training. Collects data, following established procedures. Models responsible fatherhood skills, behaviors and attitudes to participants. Travels in service area and to meetings as necessary.
Education/Experience Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree of higher preferred. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with target group and to motivate, encourage, and support participants to complete the curricula and engage in all project services as needed. Experience with word processing, spread sheet, data entry. Experience with internet and social media helpful. Must have valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on vehicle.
Hours and Benefits: Full-time; Non-exempt.
Please send resume to: DCEA, Attn: Outreach Worker 2, P.O. Box 1218, Morristown, TN 37816. Resumes accepted until position is filled. EOE.
Job Title: Infant/Toddler Teacher (2 openings)
Location: Hamblen County – EHS Learning Center
Program: Head Start/Early Head Start
Job Description: The Infant/Toddler Teacher will supervise staff and volunteers by ensuring policies and procedures are followed at all times; will ensure the classroom schedule is followed by all staff; will plan educational, developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers and provide care in a responsive and respectful manner. The Teacher will perform activities and services to meet Head Start/Early Head Start standards.
Education/Experience Qualifications: An Associate degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred. An Infant/Toddler CDA and experience in a high-quality preschool classroom required. Will consider Preschool CDA with the ability to obtain Infant/Toddler credential as required by the Head Start Act. Must work well with parents and staff; infants and toddlers. Must have valid Tennessee driver’s license and transportation for work-related duties with mileage reimbursed. Professionalism in regard to Confidentiality is essential.
Hours and Benefits: Full time; 37.5 hours per week, year-round.
Forward resume to: Personnel Manager, Douglas Cherokee Head Start, 127 Cedar Street, Morristown, TN 37814. Deadline to apply is 4:00 PM Monday 1/9/2012.
Monroe County-Sweetwater Head Start
Teacher Assistant – averages 30 hours/week during school year
Prefer ECE degree or CDA; High School/GED required. If applicable, must obtain CDA in accordance with the Head Start Act. Assist teacher with supervision and interaction with children. May assist with home visits and parent-teacher conferences; help organize classroom and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment. Bus monitor (drives bus as required). Will act as immediate supervisor of other center staff in the absence the teacher. Must obtain CDL license.
Reply to: Personnel Manager, Douglas Cherokee Head Start, 127 Cedar Street, Morristown, TN 37814. Deadline to apply for internal applicants is 4:00 PM 1/13/2012.
Job Title: Maintenance Person
Location: Elizabethton
Program: Rental Management
Job Description: Mows grass on property as necessary. Trims plants and shrubs as needed, may use weed eater. Preps and paints vacant apartments and current tenant occupied apartments. Follows established safety procedures in performance of work.
Education/Experience Qualifications: Previous experience in light maintenance work such as plumbing, electrical, painting and carpentry repairs. Possess good general mechanical aptitude and prior experience in apartment maintenance. Minimum of high school diploma or GED. Must have and maintain a valid Tennessee driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on automobile.
Hours and Benefits: Part-time.
Please send resume to; DCEA, Attn: Maintenance Person, P.O. Box 1218, Morristown, TN 37816. Resumes accepted until position is filled. EOE.
Job Title: Service Learning Coordinator (2 positions available)
Location: Meadowview and Lincoln Heights Middle School
Program: Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Job Description: Develop and assist with the facilitation of individual, group and collaborative service learning activities supporting the TOP curriculum during and after the regular school day and during the summer months. Develop and maintain processes to track and evaluate academic and co-curricular service programs including the evaluation of service learning sites and placements, and the assessment of student learning achieved through such programs. Provide written reports on the results to the Program Manager. Facilitate partnerships between the community and the program as they relate to service learning and community based research. Serve as the first point of contact for community partners; coordinate and collaborate with other schools and organizations. Communicate service-learning opportunities to students, teachers and project staff. Facilitate agency communication and collaboration with existing school-based learning programs and with co-curricular and volunteer service programs to foster collaboration in development of curriculum-based approaches to service learning and avoid competition.
Education/Experience Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, health education, or related field. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred. Experience in planning and implementing positive youth development programs working with at-risk youth preferred. Exhibits genuine care and concern for teens. Knowledgeable of adolescent development and current issues impacting teens while exhibiting support and acceptance of teens.
Hours and Benefits: Full-time.
Please send resume to; DCEA Education Center, Attn: Service Learning Coordinator, 409 East Main Street, Morristown, TN 37814. Resumes accepted until position is filled. EOE.
Job Title: Tutor
Location: Rutledge Middle
Program: 21st Grainger
Job Description: Assists in planning and conducting after school tutorial activities following program guidelines and protocol. Provides continuous feedback of student’s success/weakness to lead tutor/parent specialist throughout tutorial/parenting activities. Collects data for evaluation as required by lead tutor/parent specialist. Delivers programs and services on schedule and in a manner which effectively motivates changes in students and promotes favorable attitudes. Conducts on-going working relationships with teachers of enrolled students to ascertain academic and social skill weaknesses. Is non-judgmental and has a respect for and understanding of the Appalachian and/or Hispanic culture as relative to target group.
Education/Experience Qualifications: Must possess a High School diploma or a GED. Preference will be given to individuals holding an Associate’s Degree and/or experience in working with students in an academic setting. Must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on automobile. Spanish bilingual preferred in some programs.
Hours and Benefits: Part-time.
Please send resume to; DCEA Education Center, Attn: Tutor, 409 East Main Street, Morristown, TN 37814. Resumes accepted until position is filled. EOE
Job Title: Education Specialist
Location: Hamblen, Grainger and Hancock Counties
Program: Educational Opportunity Center
Job Description: Screens participants for eligibility, assesses needs and enrolls them in project. Provides one-on-one assistance with financial aid and college admissions processes. Conducts financial aid and college/career workshops in target counties. Refers participants to ABE/GED/adult high schools and other support services as necessary. Establishes and maintains coordinating relationships with service providers serving special needs groups with all post-secondary institutions, GED/ABE programs, Adult High schools and high schools in target counties. Establishes, provides orientation and meets with advisory committees on a quarterly basis. Assists advisory committees in creating and awarding scholarship funds. Maintains participant and project records in accordance with funding source and agency requirements. Provides evaluation data for monthly, quarterly and final reports.
Education/Experience Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in educational or human/social services field with previous training or experience in academic or career counseling, assessment methods, knowledge of financial aid and college admissions processes. Two years of experience is preferred. Strong public relations skills, energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated and good communication skills. Computer proficiency is a must and experience with client software and internet usage is helpful. Must have valid Tennessee driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on automobile. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Hours and Benefits: Full-time.
Please send resume to; DCEA, Attn: Education Specialist, P.O. Box 1218, Morristown, TN 37816. Resumes accepted until position is filled. EOE.
Hamblen, Grainger and Union counties – Education Center
Lead Tutor/Parent Training Specialist for 21st Century and LEAP – Part-time 25 hours per week
Bachelor’s degree and/or certification in education, computer technology or related field with appropriate knowledge and sensitivity to rural and/or Hispanic cultures. Experience in outreach and recruitment of similar groups and designing/modifying existing educational curricula and materials to meet unique learning needs of individuals residing in distressed regions. Will plan and conduct daily after school tutorial activities under the direction of the county coordinator. Pay is based on education and related experience. EOE.
Forward resume to: DCEA Education Center, Attn: Lead Tutor/Parent Training Specialist, 409 East Main St., Morristown, TN 37814. Applications accepted until position filled.
Hamblen, Grainger and Union counties- Education Center
Tutor for 21st Century & LEAP – Part-time 12-15 hours per week
Tutors needed for afterschool program serving at-risk youth and their parents. Applicant will conduct tutorial, homework assistance and remediation programs utilizing instructor-led and computer based learning initiatives. Must be computer literate. Certified teachers, or those with paraprofessional certification preferred. Must have a minimum of high school diploma or GED, Associates degree preferred. Pay is based on education and related experience. EOE.
Forward resume to: DCEA Education Center, Attn: Tutor, 409 East Main St., Morristown, TN 37814. Applications accepted until position filled.
Hamblen, Jefferson, Cocke, Grainger and Sevier counties - Senior Services Program
SUBSTITUTE DELIVERY DRIVER for Senior Services Program – Works as needed. Drives and delivers meals to homes, cleans and packages containers, prepares paperwork. Must have transportation, current driver’s license and insurance. High School diploma or GED preferred. Background check required. Pay is based on experience. EOE.
Forward resume to: DCEA, Attn: Substitute Delivery Driver, 534 East First North St., Morristown, TN 37814.