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Looking for a candidate who wants to give back to their community and assist in bringing healthy and nutritious food options to our soup kitchen and food pantry customers.

Will handle the safe transport and storage of food donated from donor groups, organizations, farms, food retailers and restaurants. Transports donated food to distribution sites throughout Saratoga County.

Position works up to 15 hours per week and offers a rate of $18.00/hr. There is the potential to increase hours for additional duties. 

Schedule is Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8:00am – 1:00pm.

Candidate needed to:

• Pick up and distribute donated food and non-food supplies, weigh and record items. Prepare statistical and other reports as needed.

• Assists in all areas of food programs including: delivering food to customers, receiving food deliveries and helping operationally.

• Perform other duties as delegated by the Food Programs Manager.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED.

• Warehouse or distribution center experience a plus.

• Clean, valid NY State Driver’s License. Will drive a large van.

• Position can be strenuous at times, must be able to continuously lift, cart, transport and move boxes of food and various equipment up to 50 pounds.

• Tolerating the elements - climate may vary from un-air-conditioned kitchen to periodic trips to frozen and refrigerated areas. Transport and loading/unloading of food requires moving food year round in all weather conditions.

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LifeWorks Community Action is seeking a part-time Soup Kitchen Assistant to help oversee the preparation and serving of meals at our community lunch program in Saratoga Springs. The Soup Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for overseeing meal preparation, serving and coordination of volunteers. We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to give back to their community.

Schedule is Thursday, Friday and Saturday, working 9:00am-1:30pm at a rate of $18.00 per hour.

Experience with cooking, food service, menu planning, food safety and proper food storage is required. 

Basic kitchen knowledge and meal prep skills are desired, as well as comfortability working with people from diverse backgrounds. 

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Join our community-driven team and create a great customer and colleague experience.

We are looking for a self-motivated candidate with a strong work ethic to handle routine maintenance and facilities duties. Will handle light maintenance and seasonal grounds duties as needed.

A full-time or part-time schedule is available during business hours, typically ranging between 8:00am and 4:00pm, occasionally based on site needs may be before or after scheduled hours.

Job duties:

• Maintaining day-to-day operations and completing maintenance orders.

• Performing routine maintenance on facilities and making repairs as needed.

• Creating reports on maintenance, repairs, safety and other occurrences.

• Collaborating with Director of Infrastructure on facilities needs for all agency properties.

• Monitoring the safety and cleanliness of interior and exterior areas.

• Scheduling routine inspections and emergency repairs with outside vendors.

• Inspects buildings and other structures to determine functional systems to detect malfunctions and/or needed repairs.

• Perform administrative support duties for maintenance related activities.

• Preparing facilities for changing weather conditions.

• May be called upon to perform groundskeeper responsibilities such as cleaning, landscaping, snow removal and snow plowing.

• Complete all other tasks or duties as assigned and necessary to facilitate the efficient or safe functioning of the company.

• Basic computer knowledge to support the role within the agency, Email, excel, other databases for Maintenance tracking

Knowledge, skills and abilities –

• Maintenance and facilities experience.

• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, supplies and inventory.

• Thorough knowledge of proper safety techniques and procedures while using chemicals, power tools, hand tools and equipment.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices and Safety Data Sheets

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.

• Ability to perform work independently.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

• Clean driver’s license.

• High School Diploma/GED.

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We are currently seeking a candidate to provide bilingual services and support to immigrants and their families in Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties.

Job Duties:

·   Primary intake, assessment and case management/mentoring for clients in crisis.

·   Conduct program and educational outreach to the immigrant population.

·   Assist in planning, scheduling and monitoring community projects.

·   Certify to be a Volunteer Income Tax Assistant tax preparer (VITA).

·   Assist with all advocacy duties for the program.

·   Promote and assist with ESL classes

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

·   Passion for serving the community, alleviating poverty and building a community where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their goals. 

·   Positive attitude and good customer service skills.

·   Organized and detail oriented.  Willingness to learn.

·  Must be bilingual Spanish/English.

Compensation: Position offers 24.00 per hour for 40 hours per week.

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We are currently seeking a candidate for the role of Immigrant Education Coordinator (part-time) responsible for coordinating ENL (English as a New Language) and Civics activities for workers at the Saratoga Race Track, as well as income qualified immigrants in Saratoga County. This position is seasonal, April to October with flexible start and end dates.

Qualifications:

• Passion for serving the community, alleviating poverty and building a community where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their goals.

• Evening Availability

• Bilingual Spanish/English

• Positive attitude, outgoing and good customer service skills

• Teaching and/or volunteer coordination experience

• Organized and detail oriented

Compensation: $24.00 per hour

Schedule: Position generally works Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00pm to 8:00pm with flexibility for daytime hours when necessary.

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Join our caring, community focused team and help make a customer’s home more comfortable and energy efficient!

The Energy Auditor will inspect and evaluate a home’s weatherization and energy features to establish if work can be performed to make the home more energy efficient. Will visit customers’ homes in Saratoga and Schenectady Counties. Agency vehicle will be provided.

Job Duties:

• Schedule customers for energy audits and perform audits in accordance with guidelines set by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s (DHCR), Bureau of Energy Affordability and the Weatherization Assistance Program.

• Analyze and evaluate homes using BPI standards based on appropriate building science techniques. Educate clients on ways to save energy within their homes.

• Coordinate on-site work of weatherization Crew Chiefs & Crews while providing technical assistance.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• BPI certification as an Energy Auditor and Building Analyst a plus but we will train. BPI Certification in HVAC is helpful. Must obtain and maintain the following BPI certifications: Analyst, Heating and Mobile Home.

• Associate’s Degree preferred or high school diploma /GED with experience in related field.

• Working knowledge of modeling software and building science a plus.

• Construction experience in residential framing. Electrical knowledge helpful but not required.

• Knowledge of heating, ventilation and air conditioning is helpful.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with people of diverse social and economic backgrounds. Maintain a positive attitude with staff and clientele.

• Must have a clean, valid New York State driver’s license. Will use company provided vehicles.

Schedule: position works Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm.

Compensation: Salary starting at $18.00/hour and we are willing to train. Will pay up to $22.00/hour with full credentials and relevant experience.

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This position is the lead in a daycare classroom of Head Start children in our South Glens Falls location. Will facilitate team planning, implementation, and supervision of classroom activities. Provide supervision to Assistant Teachers and Program Aides. As the Center Director, will have primary responsibility for facility operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with classroom staff and parents to implement curriculum that is meaningful and meets the individual and program needs.

• Directly supervises all classrooms staff and conducts supervision meetings as needed.

• Responsible for the weekly preparation of daily lesson plans, including objectives to be posted for parents, volunteers and visitors in the classroom.

• Develop an individual plan for each child to include goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established school readiness goals and outcome goals. Works with typically developing children and children with disabilities.

• Schedule and arrange meetings, and documents parent-teacher conferences and home visits as required. Complete a minimum of two home visits per year and as needed.

• Ensures the site and its programming are in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and NY Pre-K regulations and standards.

• Must demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and an understanding and willingness to learn about systemic barriers to economic mobility.

Position starts at $21.12 per hour but a higher rate of pay may be considered based on previous relevant teaching experience. Will also offer an additional .25 for center director duties.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education or, 12 credits in Early Childhood, Early Childhood Development or related field.

• 1 year of experience supervising staff in a child care program or a related field of work. Must have successful and proven techniques for management of staff.

• 1 year of full-time teaching experience in an early childhood program/daycare/classroom.

• Experience with safe and thorough basic cleaning and sanitation practices for classrooms, inspections, fire drills, etc.

• Must be willing to obtain and maintain Basic First Aid, CPR certification and MAT (Medication Administration Training) within the initial probationary period and maintain certification. Required to be MAT trained and certified to pass medications as needed.

• Some evening work may occasionally be required for events such as home visits and Parent Committee Meetings.

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The Advocate plays an important part in supporting the health, safety, recruitment and family participation goals of families and children enrolled in the Head Start/Early Head Start program. This position is responsible for ensuring direct health services (Medical, Dental, and Child Safety) to assigned families and children enrolled in in the program. The advocate also supports center-based family participation and engagement.  Position is located in our Saratoga Springs classroom.

Job Duties:

* Responsible for recruiting eligible children and introducing families to all Head Start options and other agency programs.  Supports parent involvement in program activities.

* Coordinates Health and Nutrition activities and services for center and home based children. Maintains accurate and up to date records on children and families.

* Provides transportation or arranges transportation for enrolled children and families for appointments related to health services.

* Greets parents and children at beginning and end of day, reviews attendance and conducts daily health screenings.

* Assists classroom and center-based staff with ratio and break coverage as needed

Compensation: position offers a rate of $17.42 per hour

Knowledge, skills and abilities:              

• High School Diploma/GED and 2 years’ experience in a health or human services related field serving parents and families.

• Knowledge of health and wellness principles.

• Experience working with low income families helpful. 

• Willing to obtain and maintain Basic First Aid, CPR and MAT (Medication Administration Training) within initial probationary period and maintain certification.

• Provide customer service that is responsive to the unique needs and culture of families, such as single parents, grandparents as caregivers, co-parenting relationships, LGTBQ families, non-English speaking, teen parents, domestic violence situations and more.

• Computer skills and knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, Google Docs, Zoom or other online meeting platforms.

* Above average organizational and communication skills, ability to work as a member of a team, good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professionalism with staff and clientele. 

* Acceptable tuberculosis screening results and an initial health exam are required post job offer and prior to employment.

* Valid Driver’s License necessary. 

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A Home Visitor supports families who are not in a class setting to move toward school readiness. The Home Visitor works with families to assesses and identify barriers that impede school readiness and strengths that can encourage school readiness. The position is mobile and requires staff to complete home visits as described.

Position starts at $20.06 per hour and relevant experience will be considered.

Job Duties:

• Provide each family on the caseload with a weekly home visit to provide family-centered services that facilitate child development, support parental roles and promote self-sufficiency.

• Develop developmentally appropriate activities related to the individual child. Work with the parent to develop an individual plan for his/her child to include goal setting based on identified needs.

• Identify child and family needs. Support social and emotional development and provides positive guidance and discipline.

• Support parent involvement in program activities. Encourage parent involvement in Head Start and other agency programs.

• Must demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and an understanding /willingness to learn about systemic barriers to economic mobility.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Minimum of a Home-Based CDA credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework with 12 Early Childhood Education credits as part of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.

• Must be skilled in communicating and motivating people. Position requires strong advocacy skills relating to health and social services in support of families. Must have knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families to the appropriate agencies and services.

• Must have a valid license, possess a vehicle for shopping as needed and be insurable to drive an agency vehicle on roads in varying weather conditions.

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Teacher Aide is part of the team who assists in activities in the daycare classroom. Works with typically developing preschool age children and/or children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists staff in all classroom or parent and children activities, field trips and outdoor activities.

• Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.

• Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and proper social skills.

• Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises.

• Helps keep the classroom and its contents/toys clean and orderly.

• Serves as a substitute in the absence of the teacher or assistant teacher.

• Must demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and an understanding/willingness to learn about systemic barriers to economic mobility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED

• Experience working in a classroom with preschool children and familiarity interacting with teaching staff.

• Must be willing to obtain and maintain Basic First Aid and CPR certification within the initial probationary period and maintain certification.

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

• Above average organizational and communication skills, ability to work as a member of a team, good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professionalism with staff and clientele. Ability to work under pressure and exercise good judgment. Ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse social and economic backgrounds.

• Provide customer service that is responsive to the unique needs and culture of families, such as single parents, grandparents as caregivers, co-parenting relationships, LGTBQ families, non-English speaking, teen parents, domestic violence situations and more.

• Computer skills and knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, Google Docs, Zoom or other online meeting platforms. Familiarity with mobile devices, online training platforms and software applications helpful.

• Acceptable tuberculosis screening results and an initial health exam are required post job offer and prior to employment.

• Must have a valid driver’s license, possess own transportation and be able to drive a company vehicle on roads in varying weather conditions if necessary.

This position works 35 hours per week, 51 weeks per year and offers $15.84 per hour.

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We have positions available that require varying degrees of experience from Lead Teachers to Assistant Teachers to Teacher Aides. All positions serve in a preschool classrooms and assist in facilitating team planning, implementation, and supervision of classroom activities. Will work with developing children and children with disabilities.

Requirements based on teaching level below: Rate starting at $15.84 per hour.

• Lead Teachers: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood with a minimum of 1 year experience, NYS Teacher Certification in a preschool category is helpful but not required, Supervisory experience a plus.

• Assistant Teachers: Associates in Early Childhood or enrollment in a CDA program is acceptable.

• Teacher Aides: High School Diploma/GED and experience working with preschool children.

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