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Full-time, $20.47/hour. Lead toddler classroom activities, maintain a safe learning environment, assess development and work with families. Requires the listed infant/toddler credential and experience combination; see the full posting for alternatives. Confirm the assigned classroom location.
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Full-time, $18.88/hour. Support infant/toddler classroom teaching, supervision, developmental activities and family engagement. Requires a current infant/toddler CDA or qualifying early childhood degree with relevant coursework. Confirm the assigned classroom location.
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Full-time housing role, $22.50/hour. Support rental assistance, lead-risk assessments, housing inspections and weatherization work. Requires a high school diploma, a valid NYS driver’s license, and ability to obtain required inspection certifications. Construction experience is preferred. Confirm the assigned worksite.
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Full-time, $26/hour. Coordinate education services, supervise staff, monitor classrooms and support curriculum, transitions and program planning. Requires a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or equivalent coursework and preschool experience. Travel to Head Start sites is required; confirm the assigned worksite.
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Part-time, $20.36–$24/hour. Coach classroom staff, model teaching practices, analyze learning data and deliver professional development. Early childhood education or related education and classroom experience are preferred; travel to agency sites is required. Confirm the assigned worksite.
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Full-time, $20.36–$24/hour. Coach classroom staff, model teaching practices, analyze learning data and deliver professional development. Early childhood education or related education and classroom experience are preferred; travel to agency sites is required. Confirm the assigned worksite.
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Full-time cook assigned to the Calvary site, $16–$16.51/hour. Prepare meals for Head Start and Early Head Start children and maintain food safety, nutrition and kitchen records. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. The posting names Calvary but does not provide its street address; confirm the worksite with the agency.
Rome and Utica, New York

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Full-time, $19.41/hour. Help individuals and families access services through intake, assessments, enrollment, referrals and community outreach. An associate degree in human services or a related field, or at least three years of related experience, is preferred.
Oneida County and surrounding area, New York

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Full-time family case management role, $19.87/hour. Assess needs, coordinate referrals, help families set goals and document progress. The Family Resources role requires an associate degree and travel throughout Oneida County and surrounding areas. See the full description for program-specific qualifications.
Utica, New York

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Part-time floating cook based at Ney Avenue, 22.5 hours/week, year-round; $16.51/hour. Prepare meals for young children, maintain food-safety practices and required records, and support classroom nutrition activities. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties, New York

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Part-time, $18.72–$24.96/hour. Support expectant families and children under three through home visits and group activities. Travel across the agency’s three-county service area is required. Relevant education or a home-based CDA is required; see the full posting for credential and experience options.
Rome, New York

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WIC Nutrition Assistant
Community Action Partnership for Madison County
Rome, NY

We are hiring a WIC Nutrition Assistant. This is a full time position, eligible for benefits. This
position will be based in the Rome WIC office, with travel to other Tri-County WIC offices as
needed.
Duties:
Provide support to the Tri-County WIC initiative. Provide clinic and office support to the WIC
Nutritionists. Gather information for certifications and nutrition assessments in a consumer
friendly, professional, and participant-centered manner with the ultimate goal to enhance the
lives of those served.
• Provide excellent customer service to participants in the clinic.
• General receptionist duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments,
following up on missed appointments and greeting participants.
• Conduct program orientation, including explaining program benefits, issuing
eWIC cards, and setting up WIC2GO and providing list of vendors.
• Collect information for certifications, including verifying income and adjunct
qualifiers.
• Collect information for the nutrition assessment, including obtaining
anthropometric and hematological data, as trained.
• Participate in breastfeeding promotion and support.
• Provide referrals to health and social services as required.
• Assist Nutritionist in planning and evaluating participant-centered nutrition
education.
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience working with children and
families.
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Health or Human Services can be substituted for
experience.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to work independently and as a team member, the ability to keep
information confidential, and the ability to establish healthy client/worker boundaries
• Computer proficient, especially in Microsoft applications.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, safe driving history, and reliable vehicle.
Candidates must be able to pass an acceptable background check. Employment will be
conditional pending the outcome of the check. If you are interested in being considered for this
position, please submit your resume, cover letter and three professional references to:
HR@capmadco.org. CAP is an EOE/AAE.
Chenango and Oneida counties, New York

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Job Posting
Job Title: Case Manager
Agency: Community Action Partnership
Classification: Non-Exempt
Agency:
Community Action Partnership for Madison County Inc. is a nonprofit human services agency that
serves Madison, Herkimer and Oneida counties. The agency has programs funded by New York State,
federal, and Madison County grants. Some of the primary programs offered by the agency are
Healthy Families, Early Head Start, WIC, and Housing.
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide effective evidence based services to post-adoptive, post-guardianship and kinship families.
Collaborations with other agencies and local legal resources are encouraged.
The Case Manager will be doing home visits in Chenango county.
JOB DUTIES:
• The Case Manager will provide case management services to families in Chenango and Oneida
counties.
• The Case Manager will conduct monthly home visits to develop a plan of care with the
families.
• The Case Manager will provide information and referral services and facilitate appointments
with social services, medical and mental health providers.
• The Case Manager will work with the Program Manager to coordinate and implement support
groups and educational sessions for parents, caregivers and children.
• The Case Manager will maintain accurate files and documentation for each family
participating in the program.
• The Case Manager will administer a satisfaction survey to caregivers and children over the age
of 14 prior to a case closing.
• Ability to attend out of town meetings and trainings as required. Occasional evenings and
weekend activities/events.
QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services, or a
Bachelor’s degree in any field with 2 years’ experience in case management is preferred.
• Associate’s degree in Psychology or Human Services with 2 years’ experience in case
management.
• Must have driver’s license and car.
Candidates must be able to pass an acceptable background check. Employment will be
conditional pending the outcome of the check. If you are interested in being considered for
this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to: HR@capmadco.org. CAP is an
EOE/AAE.
Canastota, New York

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Position Title: Early Head Start Family Support Worker
Agency: Community Action Partnership
Classification: Non-Exempt

Agency:
Community Action Partnership for Madison County Inc. is a nonprofit human services agency that serves
Madison, Herkimer, Oneida and Chenango counties. The agency has programs funded by New York
State, federal, and Madison County grants. Some of the primary programs offered by the agency are
Healthy Families, Early Head Start, WIC, Housing and Kinship.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Family Support Worker position exists to establish positive, supportive and reciprocal relationships
with families and children. This is a full time position (37.5 hrs.), eligible for benefits. The position will
be based in the Canastota office.

Job Responsibilities:
• Provide home visiting services to 10-12 families.
• Provide and participate in hands-on activities that focus on promoting positive parent-child
interaction and school readiness.
• Provide appropriate health, mental health, nutrition and disability information to families.
• Assist families in goal setting and make appropriate referrals for the family to achieve their
goals.
• Arrange visits at times convenient to participants, including evenings.
• Participate in and/or coordinate playgroups for EHS families at least twice monthly.
• Keep home visit records/files
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation as required by the program
• Plan and implement visits following Head Start Program Performance Standards and CAP
policies and procedures
• Prepare for home visits by organizing approved program curriculum, individualized
resources and supplies, and required paperwork as needed.

Qualifications:
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum Home Visitor CDA or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework completed as
part of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 2 year’s experience working with families and /or children preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license evidencing safe driving history and a reliable vehicle.


Must be able to pass an acceptable background check. Employment will be conditional pending the
outcome of the check. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit your
resume, cover letter to: HR@capmadco.org. CAP is an EOE/AAE.
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Position Title: Early Head Start Education and Disabilities Service Coordinator
Agency: Community Action Partnership for Madison County
Classification: Non-Exempt

AGENCY:
Community Action Partnership for Madison County is a private, non-profit, anti-poverty agency that
assists individuals and families through a variety of programs. Established in 1986, the agency provides
services in Madison, Herkimer, Oneida and Chenango counties from seven office locations. The agency
is guided by a strength based philosophy that all individuals and families have strengths and that
identifying and building on those strengths makes change possible. Some of the primary programs
offered by the agency are Healthy Families, Early Head Start, WIC, Housing, and Kinship.

JOB SUMMARY:
This position is designed to assist the Early Head Start Program Manager in the coordination and
implementation, in the following areas:
• Early Childhood Development and School Readiness
• Education/Disabilities
• Implementation of Curriculum
• Transition to Head Start/other preschool programs
• Coaching of Family Support Workers

JOB DUTIES:
• Assist in the planning, development and direction of the Early Head Start Program to ensure that
the development of the Early Head Start program meets all performance standards as defined
by Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Participate in a team approach to program development with the Program Manager and Early
Head Start staff.
• Assist in completing reports, including annual school readiness report, preparation of the budget
and grant application.
• Monitor data collection and analyze results in essential areas of children’s school readiness,
disability and Family Support Worker completion rates.
• Participate in meetings and or training as required, and act as a representative for EHS at
appropriate community meetings. Participate in planning monthly staff meetings.
• Participant in yearly Community Needs Assessment, Self-Assessment and Federal Reviews.
• Train staff in Early Childhood Development and School Readiness as needed and/or coordinate
training for staff.
• Support implementation of socializations, maintain socialization evaluations, monitor plans and
attendance reports.
• Monitor children with disabilities; ensure that 10% of the children enrolled in the program have a
documented disability, maintain files, track Early Intervention services, track initial IFSP or IEP and
receive update reviews as scheduled while ensuring se rvices comply with the individuals with
disabilities education act (IDEA).
• Will cover cases due to the absence of a worker and be required to provide home visiting services.



QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:
• A Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field required.
Two years or more of direct experience working with families preferred.
• Training and experience in adult learning and in using assessment data to drive coaching
strategies aligned with program performance goals preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license evidencing safe driving history and a reliable vehicle.

Must be able to pass an acceptable background check. Employment will be conditional pending the
outcome of the background check. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please
submit your resume and cover letter to HR@capmadco.org. CAP is an EOE/AAE.
Minetto, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Full-time, part-time and substitute direct-support positions in Oswego County Opportunities’ Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) program. Posted pay range is $17.26–$21.32 per hour. Provide person-centered support, daily-living assistance, medication and health support, documentation, transportation and community integration for people with developmental disabilities. Multiple Oswego County locations; confirm the assigned site and schedule with OCO. No closing date is stated on the official posting.
Lockport, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Manage field-office training, employment and supportive services, including recruitment, staff training, participant records, labor-market studies and employer referrals. Pay shown in the official posting: $19.50–$24.89 hourly. The portal currently shows no closing date; confirm availability before applying.
Brockport, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Maintain buildings, housing grounds, common areas and offices at Seldon Square; complete repairs, service requests, inventory and safety work. Pay shown in the official posting: $17.69–$28.82 hourly. The portal currently shows no closing date; confirm availability before applying.
Rochester, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Manage daily operations, leasing, billing, compliance, resident services and retention for the Hobie Creek property. Pay shown in the official posting: $21.50–$31.77 annually. The portal currently shows no closing date; confirm availability before applying.
Rochester, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Oversee property operations across a housing portfolio, including site visits, financial reporting, work orders, budgets, vendors and performance plans. Pay shown in the official posting: $23.70–$44.70 hourly. The portal currently shows no closing date; confirm availability before applying.
Syracuse, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Respond to shootings, prevent retaliation, support victims and families, and connect high-risk youth with services and opportunities as a credible messenger. Pay shown in the official posting: $16.04–$28.82 hourly. The portal currently shows no closing date; confirm availability before applying.
Rochester, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Provide case management, referrals, court advocacy and database documentation for Rochester participants served through community violence-prevention programs. Pay shown in the official posting: $16.04–$28.82 annually. The portal currently shows no closing date; confirm availability before applying.
Rochester, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Install energy-conservation measures and home repairs for Monroe County and surrounding areas; daily driving and construction or HVAC experience required. Pay shown in the official posting: $16.04–$28.82 hourly. The portal currently shows no closing date; confirm availability before applying.
Rochester, New York

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Last verified: 10/14/2026

Oversee weatherization crews and hands-on energy-conservation and home-repair work for Monroe County programs. High school diploma/GED plus relevant construction, HVAC, energy or weatherization experience required. Pay shown in the official posting: $17.69–$31.77 annually. The portal currently shows no closing date; confirm availability before applying.