Job Opportunities at COI
Resumes may be e-mailed to
Employment@chautauquaopportunities.com
or mailed to:
Human Resources
Specialist
Chautauqua Opportunities
17 West Courtney Street
Dunkirk, NY 14048
All resumes must be sent in Word format. COI
is an equal opportunity employer. All employees are expected to have an
appropriate business image that represents a clean, neat and tasteful
appearance. COI has established appropriate dress guidelines which
stipulates no denim jeans.
Please specify the position for which you are applying.
Postings will be updated once per
week.
All rates are per hour unless otherwise stated.
COI
Job Application
Position Title: Teacher
Pay Grade: E7A
Class: Regular Part
Time
Rate: 16.01
Positions Available: (1) Jamestown
Summary: Assures
the implementation and integration of the Head Start Performance Standards by
planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities.
Assures adherence to NYS Daycare Licensing Regulations.
Serves as an active member of the COI team by supporting COI
objectives.
Supports the site team and countywide program mission
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s degree (A.A.) in Early Childhood Education or equivalent from a
two year College with a concentration in Early Childhood. Adequate
computer skills; knowledge of Internet software; and ability to generate
reports. Ability to organize and maintain an appropriate learning
environment. Ability to work well with parents of diverse backgrounds.
Must have valid NYS Driver’s license with the ability to travel throughout
the county. Must be able to obtain and maintain an SCR child abuse
clearance, have a clear criminal conviction record, and obtain a health
physical.
Position Title: Teacher Assistant
Pay Grade: E3
Class: Regular Part
Time
Rate: 7.87
Positions Available: (1) Dunkirk
Summary: Performs any combination of following instructional
tasks in the classroom to assisting teaching staff in establishing and
maintaining a learning environment according to performance standards and
program curriculum by performing a variety of tasks.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED plus one to three months related experience and/or
training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, mandated.
Must obtain CDA credential and work towards obtaining an associate’s degree,
with an Early Childhood Certification. AAS degree in Early Childhood Education
preferred. Computer skills required. Must be able to obtain and maintain an
SCR Child Abuse Clearance and have a clear criminal conviction record, as well
as, health physical (biannually). Must meet OCFS training requirements and
maintain an OCFS training log. Must be able to maintain substantial,
individual supervision of children. Must have a current, valid NYS driver’s
license and the ability to travel throughout the county. Must have
reliable transportation and an acceptable driving record. Must be able to
occasionally lift 50lbs and have a flexible work schedule.
Position Title: Housing Rehabilitation Coordinator
Pay Grade: 8
Class: Temporary Full
Time
Rate: 17.33
Positions Available: (1)
Laughlin/Countywide
Summary: Full-time positions in
Jamestown
. Oversees the daily coordination of rehabilitation
programs. Assures all contracts
and agreements are signed and are within program guidelines
Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree preferred; or 5 years of
related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and
experience. Solid working knowledge of construction and energy conservation
techniques and theory. Strong interpersonal, communication and
customer relations skills. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders
up to 40 feet. Valid NYS driver’s license required with county wide
travel
Position Title: Housing Rehabilitation Specialist I
Pay Grade: 5
Class: Regular Full
Time
Rate: 11.88
Positions Available: (1)Laughlin/Countywide
Summary: This position is responsible for daily installation
of materials on all types of homes in accordance to work scope, paperwork as
necessary, inventory control, giving direction to fellow workers, to assist in
field training and learning techniques.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required and three years working in the field.
Strong interpersonal, communication and customer relation skills. Bi-Lingual
Preferred. Must be able to lift and or move up to 50lbs, and
occasionally lift and or move up to 100lbs. Must be able to perform work
in all weather conditions. Flexibility in work schedule. Must have current
valid NYS Driver’s license and reliable transportation, with the ability to
travel throughout the county.
Position Title: Housing Rehabilitation Specialist I
Pay Grade: 5
Class: Temporary Full
Time
Rate: 11.88
Positions Available: (3)
Laughlin/Countywide
Summary: This position is responsible for daily installation
of materials on all types of homes in accordance to work scope, paperwork as
necessary, inventory control, giving direction to fellow workers, to assist in
field training and learning techniques.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required and three years working in the field.
Strong interpersonal, communication and customer relation skills. Bi-Lingual
Preferred. Must be able to lift and or move up to 50lbs, and
occasionally lift and or move up to 100lbs. Must be able to perform work
in all weather conditions. Flexibility in work schedule. Must have current
valid NYS Driver’s license and reliable transportation, with the ability to
travel throughout the county.
Position Title: Housing Rehab Assistant/Billing
Pay Grade: 4
Class: Temporary Full
Time
Rate: 11.02
Positions Available: (2) Jamestown
Summary: Will provided administrative support to Housing
Rehabilitation Services. Will be responsible for performing basic bookkeeping
and accounting tasks, and inventory tracking. Collects data needed for reports
and monitoring for service area. Reviews all invoices, bills, vouchers, and
daily staff work sheets, or other documents for corrections before entering
into data base records. Calculates billing charges, and assigns billing
numbers for tracking purposes. Prepares basic
financial reports by compiling information. Prepare profit/loss
statements for projects. Maintains purchase order system
Minimum Qualifications: High
school diploma or GED: equivalent experience desired, Associates Degree
preferred. Strong interpersonal, communication and customer relations skills.
Must have accounting skills, computer skills and experience in
QuickBooks preferred. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, and Access), data entry and spreadsheets in a windows environment.
Organizational, reporting skills and the ability to develop and
maintain & engage in positive relationships with people from various
backgrounds. Must be goal oriented and posses strong teaming skills. Bilingual
preferred. Continuous professional development expected. Must have a valid
drivers license, the ability to travel and a driving record acceptable to
agency insurance carrier, as well as, reliable transportation. Must have
flexibility in work schedule.
Position Title: Energy Auditor/Write-up Specialist
Pay Grade: 7
Class: Temporary Full
Time
Rate: 14.27
Positions Available: (2) Jamestown
Summary: Audit residential housing, perform pre and post
testing, do all necessary health and safety tests as required.
Inspection of units, a Write-up job specs and Cost estimates.
Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals and other documentation
to prepare time, cost and labor estimates for products, projects or services.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School or GED required and five years working in field or equivalent
experience. Associates degree preferred. Ability to add, subtract,
multiply and divide in all units of measures using whole numbers, common
fractions and decimals. Strong interpersonal, communication and customer
relations skills. Strong computer skills, including word processing,
data entry and spreadsheet in a windows environment. Must be goal
oriented; have strong teaming skills and the ability to develop, maintain and
engage in positive relationships with people from various backgrounds.
Current, valid NYS driver’s license. Driving record acceptable to
agency insurance carrier. Ability to travel. Continuous professional
development expected. Bilingual preferred. Must have flexibility in work
schedule and ability to lift 50lbs. and/or move up to 100 lbs.
Position Title: WIC CPA 3
Pay Grade: 8
Class: Regular Full
Time
Rate: 15.64
Positions Available: (1) Jamestown
Summary: Position is responsible for performing
Medical/Nutritional Health Assessments, and the provision of Nutrition
Education, for the certification of WIC participants.
Organizing and providing Nutrition Education to MCHS clients;
Preparation of Annual Nutrition Education Plan, and the development of the
MCHS Newsletter.
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters or PHD in Nutrition or Public Health with a concentration in
nutrition, a Registered Dietician or someone with a four year degree in
nutrition, health related field or home economics with an emphasis in
nutrition with one year WIC experience. Experience in interviewing,
counseling, and teaching in the health field preferred. Must have
current valid NYS Driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the
county. Bi-lingual (Spanish) helpful.
Position Title: WIC CPA 1
Pay Grade: 5
Class: Regular Full
Time
Rate: 11.88
Positions Available: (1) Jamestown
Summary: Position is responsible for performing
Medical/Nutritional Health Assessments, and the provision of Nutrition
Education, for the certification of WIC participants.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates Degree (A.A.) in nutrition and/or health-related field preferred or
60 college credit hours with one year of experience working with children
and/or families. LPN with one year of experience working with children
and/or families or a IBCLC with one year of experience working with children
and/or families. Must have current valid NYS Driver’s license and
ability to travel throughout the county. Bi-lingual (Spanish) helpful.
Position Title: Nutrition Support Specialist
Pay Grade: 3
Class: Regular Full
Time
Rate: 9.84
Positions Available: (1) Jamestown
Summary: Responsible for performing clerical activities that
lead to the certification of WIC/Maternal & Child Health Services
customers, including: ascertaining
and documentation of income, distribution of WIC checks and record-keeping
according to funding source requirements.
Assist in the counseling/education process.
Assist in the collection of nutrition and health data and provides
basic participant-centered nutrition education.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED with one year experience working with children
and/or families. Must have current valid NYS Driver’s license
and ability to travel throughout the county.
Position Title: Program Accountant
Pay Grade: 6
Class: Regular Full
Time
Rate: 13.38
Positions Available: (1) Dunkirk
Summary: Provides monthly and quarterly reporting to funding
sources and reconciliation of budgets at contract end.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have an
Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Business with concentration in
Accounting. One year accounting and/or bookkeeping experience preferred.
Computer Skills – working knowledge of Microsoft
Office products and QuickBooks. Organizational and reporting skills with
strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must have a valid
driver’s license and reliable transportation with the ability to travel
throughout the county
Position Title: Health Nurse
Pay Grade: 7
Class: Regular Full
Time
Rate: 14.27
Positions Available: (1) Dunkirk
Summary: Provide opportunity for optimum health to families
and children through nutrition, health education, screenings and referrals to
healthcare providers based on assessment and need.
Minimum Qualifications:
LPN Degree required, RN Degree
preferred. Experience in public health-prenatal field beneficial; Knowledge of
health, nutrition, local & state regulations; health and wellness focus
beneficial. Excellent documentation and charting skills, experience in
interviewing and engagement skills. Ability to establish and maintain positive
and cooperative relationships internally and externally. Ability to
obtain NYS Central Register and Criminal Conviction Clearance; current NYS
drivers license; ability to travel within NYS and occasional trips outside
NYS; Lifting requirements up to 100 lbs.
Position Title: Administrative Assistant (Economic Development)
Pay Grade: 5
Class: Regular Full
Time
Rate: 11.88
Positions Available: (1) Dunkirk
Summary: Provides administrative support to the Division
Director. Maintains orderly
procedures of all matters pertaining to the work of the Division Director.
Coordinates and provides support to all advisory boards and/or the
community boards associated with the division.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates Degree in related field or equivalent experience required,
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Strong interpersonal skills; team
building skills; excellent organizational and communication skills needed.
Must have the ability to; compose accurate correspondence and communicate
effectively to the public, problem solve, and lift 50 lbs. Must be
flexible in work schedule. Must have a valid driver’s license with the
ability to travel throughout the county and an acceptable driving record.
Position Title: Housing Rehabilitation Laborer
Pay Grade: 4
Class: Regular Full
Time
Rate: 11.02
Positions Available: (3) Temporary
Full Time, (1) Regular Full Time
Location: Laughlin/Countywide
Summary: This position is responsible for daily installation
of materials on all types of homes in accordance to work scope, paperwork as
necessary, inventory control, and maintaining a neat and clean environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required plus 1 year working in the field. Ability
to develop, maintain, and engage in positive relationships with people from
various backgrounds. Ability to mathematically manipulate numbers in all units
of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must
be able to perform manual labor and use hand tools. Must be able to lift and
or move up to 50lbs, and occasionally lift and or move up to 100lbs.
Must be able to perform work in all weather conditions. Flexibility in work
schedule. Strong team skills with the ability to cross train in the service
area. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s license and acceptable driving record,
with the ability to travel throughout the county. Continuous
professional development expected.
Position Title: Cleaner
Pay Grade: 2
Class: Regular Full
Time
Rate: 8.37
Positions Available: (1) Dunkirk
Summary: Performs cleaning and janitorial work with some
supervision and guidance.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be able to perform physical labor with the ability to lift 50 pounds.
Must have a NYS drivers license, reliable transportation and the ability to
travel throughout the county.
Position Title: YOUTH SPECIALIST
Pay Grade: 4
Class: Regular Full
Time
Rate: 11.02
Positions Available: Jamestown
Summary: The Youth Specialist I is a shift worker, who
implements Safe House programming and Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. (COI)
policies and procedures in order to facilitate the day-to-day operations of
the Safe House, provide customer service and assigned outreach services.
Supports program and agency mission by performing various duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED. AA, AAS degree preferred. Experience with youth
required. Must have strong interpersonal, communication and customer
relations skills, and strong computer skills, including word processing, data
entry and spreadsheet in a windows environment. Must be goal oriented and have
the ability to develop, maintain & engage in positive relationships with
people from various backgrounds. Bilingual preferred. Must have strong teaming
skills and flexibility in work schedule. Must have a valid NYS drivers license
and the ability to travel with an acceptable driving record. Ability to obtain
and maintain health physical (annually), SCR Child abuse clearance and OMH
Criminal Background Check. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to
10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to
stand for much of the shift and will frequently go up and down stairs.
Position Title: SELF-SUFFICIENCY FACILITATOR II
Pay Grade: 14.27
Class: Regular Full
Time
Rate: E7
Positions Available: Jamestown
Summary: To assist high-risk customers toward economic and
social self-sufficiency. To track, measure, and evaluate individual and
collective progress against a life matrices and continuums of care.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human services
related field preferred and/or 1-3 years experience. Bilingual (Spanish)
preferred. Strong interpersonal, communication, engagement, and customer
relations skills. Strong computer skills, including word processing, data
entry, and spreadsheet in a windows environment. Must be goal oriented with
strong teaming skills. Must have the ability to develop and maintain positive
relationships with people from various backgrounds. Continuous professional
development is expected including attainment of the FDC. Possess a valid NYS
driver’s license and reliable transportation with the ability to travel
throughout the county. Must have
the ability to obtain and maintain required NYS background clearances and
physical. Ability to work flexible hours. Must be able to stand for long
periods of time and lift 50lbs. Must be able to maintain substantial,
individual supervision of children and youth.
Position Title: TEACHER ASSISTANT
Pay Grade: E3
Class: Regular Part
Time
Rate: 7.87
Positions Available: Jamestown
Summary: Performs any combination of following instructional tasks
in the classroom to assisting teaching staff in establishing and maintaining a
learning environment according to performance standards and program curriculum
by performing a variety of tasks.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED plus one to three months related experience and/or
training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, mandated.
Must obtain CDA credential and work towards obtaining an associate’s degree,
with an Early Childhood Certification. AAS degree in Early Childhood Education
preferred. Computer skills required. Must be able to obtain and maintain an
SCR Child Abuse Clearance and have a clear criminal conviction record, as well
as, health physical (biannually). Must meet OCFS training requirements and
maintain an OCFS training log. Must be able to maintain substantial,
individual supervision of children. Must have a current, valid NYS driver’s
license and the ability to travel throughout the county.
Must have reliable transportation and an acceptable driving record.
Must be able to occasionally lift 50lbs and have a flexible work schedule.
Position Title: HOUSING REHABILITATION SPECIALIST I
Pay Grade: 5
Class: Regular Full Time
Rate: 11.88
Positions Available: Jamestown
Summary: This
position is responsible for daily installation of materials on all types of
homes in accordance to work scope, paperwork as necessary, inventory control,
giving direction to fellow workers, to assist in field training and learning
techniques.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required plus 3 years working in the field.
Strong interpersonal communication and customer relation skills.
Bi-Lingual Preferred. Must be able to lift and or move up to 50 lbs, and
occasionally lift and or move up to 100 lbs. Must be able to perform
work in all weather conditions. Flexibility in work schedule. Must
have current valid NYS drivers license and reliable transportation, with the
ability to travel throughout the county.
Position Title:
TEACHER ASSISTANT
Pay Grade: E3
Class: Full Time,
Part Time, Substitutes
Positions Available: (Several) Dunkirk/Jamestown
Rate: 7.26
- 7.87
Summary: Performs any combination of following
instructional tasks in the classroom to assisting teaching staff in
establishing and maintaining a learning environment according to performance
standards and program curriculum by performing a variety of tasks.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma
or GED plus one to three months related experience and/or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience, mandated. Must obtain CDA
credential and work towards obtaining an associate’s degree, with an Early
Childhood Certification. AAS degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
Computer skills required. Must be able to obtain and maintain an SCR Child
Abuse Clearance and have a clear criminal conviction record, as well as,
health physical (biannually). Must meet OCFS training requirements and
maintain an OCFS training log. Must be able to maintain substantial,
individual supervision of children. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license
and the ability to travel throughout the county.
Must have reliable transportation and an acceptable driving record.
Must be able to occasionally lift 50lbs and have a flexible work schedule.
Position
Title: Homecare Workers including LPN's, HHA's, and PCA's
Class:
As needed
Location:
Countywide
To
apply: Visit or call the COI Home Care office at
17
W. Courtney St., Dunkirk, NY
or 560 W. 3rd St., Jamestown, NY
(716)
366-3335 or (800)
724-7161
(716) 661-9460 or (800) 724-2629
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At COI
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you are interested in volunteering for Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. please
download the volunteer information sheet and follow the return instructions on
the form.
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