Would you like to join the ACHR family?
Do you enjoy working with children and families who have challenges? Do you like the idea of supporting staff who work directly with clients, families and children? Do you like working with a program that is vital to some members of our community? Do you like making a difference in someone’s life?
If so, please apply to join the ACHR family.
ACHR is a rewarding and a challenging place to work. We receive state and federal funding so we must meet many sets of regulations to maintain our programs all of which are very important to members of the community we serve. Because of the many regulations, these jobs takes time to learn. One core value of ACHR is furthering education and training. Staff works with new employees to provide necessary help and training along the way.
We are currently seeking qualified employees for the following positions:
Bus Driver – for Edelman Center – Hurtsboro AL
Must have a High School Diploma/GED, current CDL, current CDL physical, Class A or B license with air brakes and School Bus Endorsement, and a clean MVR. Willing to work patiently with preschool aged children and interface with parents in a professional manner. Must be able to pass background checks such fingerprints, child abuse, and sexual abuse. Must submit to and pass pre-hire drug screening. Drivers in this area start their routes from home.
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ADVOCATE – Responsible for outreach, intake, family assessments, maintaining and obtaining required documentation, crisis management, referrals, follow-up, and case-management for program participants of the Alabama Council on Human Relations, Inc. Child Development Program. Work closely with other family engagement staff, community agencies, and family members to assess and determine needs and document those needs so family members become more confident and self-sufficient. See full job description/posting
CENTER EDUCATOR – KING CENTER– Coordinates classroom staff, activities and services in center with assistance of Center/Health Assistant. As Educator, implements ACHR philosophy and agency-approved curriculum. Contributes planning and presentation of workshops, guides classroom staff towards professional growth, and supervises/evaluates classroom personnel and Center/Health Assistant. Bachelors or Master’s degree in family and child development or early childhood education; five years of child development experience. Experience in supervision, (organization, evaluation, training, etc.) and able to accept supervision. See full job description/posting
PROGRAM DIRECTOR/HOUSING DEVELOPER – Learn regulations for, monitor and supervise ACHR programs/key staff as assigned by CEO. Initially, programs include Weatherization, Child and Adult Care Feeding Program in Family Day Care Homes, VITA Program, and Airport Road Garage. Must know or learn and be able to plan ahead and act on the regulations for AHFA (Alabama Housing Finance Authority), HOME (HOME Investment Partnerships Program), CHDO (Community Housing Development), HUD (Housing and Urban Development) LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) as they relate to building, rehabilitating and maintaining housing complexes for persons living with low incomes. Prefer minimum of bachelor’s degree in planning or related field and minimum of two years of experience in affordable housing planning, policy or development with supervisory and management experience. Experience in weatherization an asset. Knowledge of affordable housing, affordable housing policy, fair housing, Alabama and federal housing policies and funding programs and some knowledge of real estate development and valuation; ability to read topographic surveys and plans as well as building materials and methods and building maintenance. Ability to plan and provide accurate cost and time estimates for proposed projects. Experience working with Federal grants with compliance and timing requirements. Ability to collect and analyze data, financials, and housing plans and then make recommendations. Ability to coordinate projects that are complex and bring diverse constituencies together, and to work on multiple projects at once. See full job description/posting
WEATHERIZATION MANAGER, HOUSING PROJECT INSPECTOR – Accept applications from persons seeking assistance with weatherization; enter client data, assess homes per priority system for Weatherization, and prepare bid lists. Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of all required documentation including application materials, pre and post-test results, and photos. Visit ACHR housing complexes across the state to check on their status, including completing the annual inspection checklist per AHFA regulations; assist with applications for new complexes or rehabs. Minimum of a high school diploma or GED, with three to five years of experience in carpentry, construction, contracting, home rehabilitation or related and some experience in supervision. Working knowledge of natural gas, LP Gas, fuel oil and electrical heating systems and all codes applicable to HVAC systems and installation. Extensive knowledge of local and state building codes and the proper materials and methods for building and repair projects including working with wood, concrete, etc.; some knowledge of electrical and plumbing, repair and cleaning; ability to search for information needed for a project from persons and on-line sources. See full job description/posting
Main Office Assistant/Planner – Responsibilities include grant search and writing for review, edit/proof read/revise/write agency documents (procedures, forms, correspondence etc.) Research information, hold focus groups, tally survey data and then write the community assessment (every 3 years or as needed for grants). Assist as needed with other projects and at other area locations. Will include seeing that applicants correctly complete application forms; gather material for/filing for housing rehab projects, set up materials for board meetings, take materials to other locations for signature, etc. Guide receptionists so that they handle calls, visitors and applications consistently & appropriately. Stay in routine, close communication with supervisor and others in the agency. Must have: BA in related field; excellent writing, research and proof reading skills, excellent computer skills including in Excel and Word; good manner with others, in order to obtain information and/or convince others of program needs; reliable transportation to go among various locations, and able to travel out of the area for several days at a time to attend workshops. EOE.
Janitor for large child development center –Daily duties include physical work such as mopping, vacuuming, sanitizing, emptying trash, cleaning restrooms, changing filters and keeping grounds tidy and safe. Other duties include assisting with receiving supply orders and moving boxes of supplies. Must be physically able to use and move cleaning equipment, lift up to 50lbs, participate in training as assigned, follow written and verbal instructions, read and write well enough to complete cleaning or other logs and understand Material Data Sheets (MDS) regarding chemicals. Proof of Education required (No high school diploma or GED required). EOE.
Teacher — must have an ECE, HDFS (w/concentration in Infancy & Preschool), or AA in Child Development. Must have reliable transportation to visit in homes twice a year.
Teacher Assistant — must have CDA, Child Development Certificate, or AA in Child Development; will work with teacher as the second person in the classroom-supervising children, participating in all classroom activities, and working as a member of a teaching team.
Intern — must be at least 19 years old and in school to obtain CDA, CD certification, AA, or HDFS.
Bus Aide — must be at least 19 years old, with high school diploma or GED. Must be able to get on and off the bus several times each morning and afternoon. Must be able to go out the back emergency door, out the roof exit, and out the roof exit hatch and assist preschoolers in doing the same in an emergency (including carrying a child off the bus). Must be able to keep records as children enter and exit the bus, assist with harnesses, and keep order in a kind manner.
Benefits: ACHR offers excellent benefits for most regular positions including:
Eight Paid Holidays. Starts at hire date.
Three Paid Days Bereavement for Close Family. Starts at hire date.
Employer-Paid BC/BS Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (family coverage optional; paid by employee) Starts after 90 days.
Defined Benefits Retirement Plan. Starts in June or December after one year of employment.
Annual Leave (accrue a day for each month worked). Can take after 6 months introductory period.
Sick Leave (accrue a day for each month worked; can accrue up to 60 days). Can take after 6 months introductory period.
Life Insurance
Ongoing Training (paid by employer; some in-house, some away at workshops & conferences).
Release Time to attend Higher Education(can be negotiated, depending on position and degree seeking.)
All positions require reliable attendance, good written and oral communication and computer skills; most positions require college degrees or certificates as listed. Classroom-related positions also require good skills with children/families.
Preference is given to qualified bilingual (especially Spanish speaking) applicants, especially in classroom positions.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in any position, you may download an application here.
Resumes accepted but applicants must complete and turn in the full application before interview will be considered.
Required Documents:
Because our staff work with or near children, we must require a Criminal Background Check (CBC) (with fingerprints cleared through the ABI and FBI using DHR’s system through COGENT), clear child abuse and sex offender checks and a medical report & TB skin test on the Department of Human Resources Form. (Cost for the CBC, Medical and TB is approximately $123.00.)
We also require proof of education (diploma – bring original & we will make a copy). Classroom positions also may require transcript. These items, as well as three work references, MUST be completed before selection for employment. Some positions (Bus Driver and some maintenance/janitorial positions) require that staff drive and require a clear (or nearly) clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Other things to know:
ACHR is drug-free, smoke-free and, to the extent practicable, scent-free workplace, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Staff must be interviewed and approved by the Policy Council before officially hired.