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Albany Community Action Partnership

Albany, New York

Customer Service Eligibility Navigator

Application Deadline:
10/31/2026

Submitted to NYSCAA

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Pay starts at $21.27 per hour plus benefits; M-F 37.5 hours per week.
The Customer Service Eligibility Navigator functions as the customer’s first centralized entry point to ACAP program services and builds a relationship with the customer to guide them through ACAP’s program services and services provided by external organizations. Performs a variety of programmatic & administrative customer-centered tasks including, but not limited to, customer outreach & intake, required data collection & record-keeping, and assisting the program team with planned activities.

Qualifications:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with a minimum of two years of customer service and data entry experience in a call center, social services, or other client-facing administrative setting. Experience conducting intake and eligibility within a human services organization, nonprofit agency, or community-based organization will also meet this requirement. An associate's degree in human services, social work, psychology, or a related field is preferred. Basic PC skills, including database entry, word processing, and spreadsheet skills, are required.

Greater Opportunities

Binghamton, New York

Intensive Housing Family Advocate

No closing date listed

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Provides property-management, case-management, tenant support, referrals, lease communication, and life-skills programming for residents in Greater Opportunities housing. The full posting lists $25–$30/hour and requires a high school diploma/GED with relevant experience, an associate degree with experience, or a bachelor’s degree with human-services experience; equivalent combinations may be considered.

Greater Opportunities

Binghamton, New York

Accounting Manager

No closing date listed

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Accounting Manager works with the CFO and senior administration on nonprofit and fund accounting, government contracts and grants, financial planning, payroll, board reporting, and fiscal staff supervision. The full posting lists $65,000–$75,000/year and requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting with nonprofit/fund accounting experience, or an equivalent associate degree and experience, plus a valid driver license.

Greater Opportunities

Norwich, New York

Maintenance Worker-Chenango

No closing date listed

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Maintenance role responsible for grounds, snow removal, building and apartment repairs, small-engine and vehicle work, pressure washing, equipment, vendor coordination, and rotating after-hours response. The full posting requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of general maintenance experience, and a current driver license; compensation is $24/hour.

Greater Opportunities

New Berlin, New York

Teacher Director - New Berlin Head Start

No closing date listed

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Teacher/Director leads a Head Start classroom team, oversees satellite operations, ensures Head Start and NYS OCFS compliance, and supervises site staff and volunteers. Full-time 10-month role paying $23.24/hour. BA/BS-level early childhood preparation, preschool teaching and supervisory experience, MAT/First Aid/CPR training, and a valid NYS driver license are required.

Greater Opportunities

Greene, New York

Food Service Aide - Greene

No closing date listed

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Part-time, 10-month Food Service Aide position in Greene, New York, with summers off, paying $16.63/hour. Support preschool meal service, nutrition activities, food delivery, sanitation, menu accommodations, attendance records, grocery purchasing, equipment care, and classroom nutrition programming. High school diploma or GED required; national food-safety certification is preferred. The full posting also describes agency standards, required training, confidentiality, child-safety reporting, driving and physical requirements.

New York City Department of Youth and Community Development

Manhattan, 2 Lafayette St., New York

Program Manager

Application Deadline:
12/12/2026

Sourced from agency website

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Full-time Program Manager with DYCD's Youth Empowered Programs. Monitor and evaluate more than 25 community-based organization COMPASS sites, review and approve program plans, conduct site visits, provide technical assistance and corrective action, participate in negotiations, evaluate contract and fiscal reports, train providers on DYCD CONNECT, and prepare reports for senior management. Salary range $62,868-$72,298. Requires a baccalaureate degree and two years of related community work, or high school/equivalent and six years of related experience, or equivalent education/experience; at least one year of related experience required.

New York City Department of Youth and Community Development

Manhattan, 2 Lafayette St., New York

COMPASS Program Manager

Application Deadline:
12/12/2026

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Full-time COMPASS Program Manager with the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development. Monitor and evaluate community-based organization COMPASS contractors, review and approve program plans, conduct site visits, provide technical assistance, participate in contract negotiations, evaluate performance reports and fiscal documents, and train providers on DYCD CONNECT. Salary range $62,868-$72,298. Requires a baccalaureate degree and two years of related community work, or high school/equivalent and six years of related experience, or equivalent education/experience; at least one year of related experience required.

St. Lawrence County Community Development Program, Inc.

Canton, NY

HCVP Housing Specialist

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Open until filled

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Current Housing Choice Voucher Program Housing Specialist opening. Review the official position description for housing-program duties and qualifications.

St. Lawrence County Community Development Program, Inc.

St. Lawrence County, NY

Home Based Coordinator

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Current Head Start Home Based Coordinator opening. Review the official position description for program coordination duties and qualifications.

St. Lawrence County Community Development Program, Inc.

Canton, Potsdam, NY

Cook (Canton, Potsdam)

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Open until filled

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Current Head Start Cook opening serving Canton and Potsdam. Review the official position description and confirm assigned center and schedule with the agency.

St. Lawrence County Community Development Program, Inc.

Potsdam, NY

Bus Driver (Potsdam)

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Open until filled

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Current Head Start Bus Driver opening in Potsdam. Review the official position description and confirm license, route, and schedule requirements with the agency.

St. Lawrence County Community Development Program, Inc.

Canton, Ogdensburg, Norwood, Brasher, Gouverneur, NY

Home Based Visitor (Canton/Ogdensburg, Norwood/Brasher, Gouverneur)

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Open until filled

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Current Head Start Home Based Visitor opening serving Canton/Ogdensburg, Norwood/Brasher, and Gouverneur. Review the official position description and confirm assigned territory with the agency.

St. Lawrence County Community Development Program, Inc.

Massena, Parishville, NY

Bus Monitor (Massena, Parishville)

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Open until filled

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Current Head Start Bus Monitor opening serving Massena and Parishville. Review the official position description and confirm route, schedule, and worksite with the agency.

St. Lawrence County Community Development Program, Inc.

Massena, NY

Family Advocate (Massena)

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Open until filled

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Current Head Start Family Advocate opening in Massena. Review the official position description for family-support duties and qualifications.

St. Lawrence County Community Development Program, Inc.

Potsdam, NY

Family Advocate (Potsdam)

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Open until filled

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Current Head Start Family Advocate opening in Potsdam. Review the official position description for family-support duties and qualifications.

St. Lawrence County Community Development Program, Inc.

Brasher, NY

Bus Monitor (Brasher)

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Open until filled

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Current Head Start Bus Monitor opening in Brasher. Review the official position description and confirm route, schedule, and worksite with the agency.

St. Lawrence County Community Development Program, Inc.

St. Lawrence County, NY

Classroom Aide

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Open until filled

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Current Head Start Classroom Aide opening. The official employment page links the position description; confirm the assigned center and schedule with St. Lawrence County CDP.

St. Lawrence County Community Development Program, Inc.

Gouverneur, Massena, Norwood, NY

Assistant Teacher (Gouverneur, Massena, Norwood)

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Open until filled

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Current Head Start Assistant Teacher opening serving Gouverneur, Massena, and Norwood. Review the official position description for qualifications, schedule, and duties.

St. Lawrence County Community Development Program, Inc.

Brasher, NY

Teacher (Brasher)

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Open until filled

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Current Head Start teaching opening in Brasher. The official posting describes a non-exempt Teacher position serving preschool-aged children and families; posted salary range is $20.15–$21.33 per hour. See the full position specification for qualifications and duties.

Delaware Opportunities, Inc.

Hamden, New York

Executive Director

Application Deadline:
11/30/2026

Sourced from agency website

Last verified: 10/13/2026

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Lead the agency’s strategy, operations, finances, staff and community partnerships. Full-time, exempt, based at 35430 State Highway 10, Hamden. Salary $119,888–$130,920. Preferred preparation includes a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least five years of progressively responsible leadership experience. See the full posting for complete duties and qualifications.

Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc.

Steuben and Schuyler counties, New York

Child Care Health Care Consultant

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No closing date listed

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Part-time, up to 12 hours/week, mainly daytime with some evening and Saturday hours. $25–$27/hour. Serve childcare programs in Steuben and Schuyler counties; office base is Bath. Provide health consultation, technical assistance and training. RN, PA, NP or MD required.

Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc.

Steuben and Yates counties — multiple sites, New York

Head Start Classroom Substitutes

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No closing date listed

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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As-needed, on-call classroom substitute. $16–$16.05/hour. Work at Head Start locations throughout Steuben and Yates counties, supporting classroom activities, meals and a clean learning environment. High school diploma or equivalent required.

Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc.

Bath, Hornell, Elmira, Montour Falls or Corning, New York

Family Engagement Specialist

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No closing date listed

Last verified: 10/14/2026

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Full-time. $18.60–$22.66/hour. Locations listed: Bath, Hornell, Elmira, Montour Falls and Corning. Provide outreach, coaching, parenting education and referrals. Relevant associate degree or equivalent experience required. Confirm the assigned location.

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