Click link below each posting for specific details and application process. Worcester Community Action Council, Inc. is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, membership in the uniformed services or any other classification which is protected under state or federal law.
Additional questions can be directed to WCAC’s Human Resources Administrator Rachel Kent at 508 762-9823 or
Administration
AP Coordinator – Under the directions of the Controller, the AP Coordinator ensures the effective operation of the Accounts Payable function of the agency. This includes vendor management, purchasing accounts management, problem resolution and purchasing guidance in line with WCAC policies and procedures. This position performs a range of Accounts payable tasks, including entering invoices, reviewing batches for accuracy, submitting payment vouchers for approval, printing checks, overseeing clerical AP staff and making ACH payments. Performs office administrative support activities as needed, including filing, managing office machine contracts, ordering supplies, and maintaining records. Learn More/Apply Now
Resiliency Center
Community Resource Navigator (North County) – WCAC is seeking a Community Resource Navigator to assist individuals and families with navigation through public benefit eligibility and connection to needed community resources, resulting in improved access to basic needs and progress toward economic mobility. This is a full time position that will be based at our Worcester office, but serve Northern Worcester County and will require extensive travel to partner organizations. Learn More/Apply Now
Early Education & Care
Through our Early Head Start and Head Start Programs, WCAC provides a continuum of early education and care programming for families throughout Southern Worcester County prenatally through kindergarten enrollment. We strive to support positive parent/child interactions through developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for the whole family to participate in. We offer weekly home visits from prenatal through age three. And then transition to center-based programming for pre-school aged children, helping children learn the kindergarten readiness skills they need to do well in school. Families receive the support they need to meet and advocate for the needs of their children. We currently operate four Head Start Centers in East Brookfield, Leicester, Southbridge, and Webster. WCAC’s Healthy Families program partners with first-time, young moms and dads to provide coaching and support navigating the ups and downs of parenting from pregnancy through age 3.
Lead Teacher (Leicester) – Seeking to hire Lead Teacher for our Leicester Center. The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate program that contributes to children’s overall growth, self-esteem, social competence, development and safety of all children. Supervise, train, mentor and evaluate classroom staff. This is a school year position beginning at the end of August through June. Learn More/Apply Now
Assistant Teacher (Leicester) – Seeking to hire Assistant Teacher for our Leicester Center. The Assistant Teacher provides support to classroom teachers in carrying out daily curriculum activities, transition of children and keeping children safe at all times. This is a school year position beginning at the end of August through June. Learn More/Apply Now
Family Advocate (Leicester) – Seeking to hire a full time, school year Family Advocate for our Leicester center. The Family Advocate is responsible for working with families to help them realize their self-sufficiency goals, supporting parents and family well-being by encouraging parent involvement in Head Start while providing advocacy, care coordination and social service guidance based on family goals. Learn More/Apply Now
Lead Teacher (Southbridge) – Seeking to hire Lead Teacher for our Southbridge Center. The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate program that contributes to children’s overall growth, self- esteem, social competence, development and safety of all children. Supervise, train, mentor and evaluate classroom staff. Learn More/Apply Now
Family Support Advocate (Healthy Families) – The Family Support Advocate provides program participants with home visits, advocacy, support, assistance, and education to help them achieve optimal health, development, family stability, and function in their communities in accordance with a participant generated family goal plan. This person will co-facilitate groups and events when needed and trained to do so. Learn More/Apply Now
Fuel Assistance/Energy
WCAC’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), best known as fuel assistance or home heating assistance, helps homeowners and renters pay home heating bills, past due balances on utility bills, and in some cases receiving forgiveness credit and making monthly payments. Financial assistance is available for income-eligible households to help pay home heating bills.
Weatherization Administrative Assistant – The Weatherization (WX) Administrative Assistant will play a crucial role in the organization and tracking of job flow for the weatherization team. The WX Admin will provide support to Energy staff and contractors to make sure job scopes are facilitated, completed, invoiced and processed. The WX Admin will also be the primary contact for contractor support and client care correspondence. Learn More/Apply Now
Appliance Management Program Coordinator – The Appliance Management Program (AMP) Coordinator is a hybrid position that will oversee the AMP jobs produced by the Energy staff as well as conducting AMP visits as needed to meet production goals. The AMP Coordinator will be responsible for the facilitation and tracking of AMPS to ensure Energy team is on track to meet production goals. The AMP Coordinator will be responsible for reviewing and invoicing all AMPS on a weekly basis in accordance with NGRID invoicing procedures. The AMP Coordinator will create monthly production reports to strategize ways to meet and maintain production. The AMP Coordinator also trains energy staff on conducting AMP audits and ordering of AMP install products. Learn More/Apply Now
Clint Intake Support Specialist – The Client Intake Support Specialist will serve as the first point of contact for all clients that have questions or need regarding energy services. The Client Intake Support Specialist will perform informational intakes on all clients looking for new energy efficiency services to ensure they are eligible for WCAC programs. This intake time will also be used for the staff member to set clear expectations of our programs and processes. It will also allow Client Intake Support Specialist to build a relationship with clients as this staff will then become the first point of contact for all client’s questions and concerns after the initial energy visits. Learn More/Apply Now
Home Energy Advisor – The Home Energy Advisors at WCAC provide expert Energy Efficiency consultation and project management for 1-4 unit income eligible households in our service territory. They will evaluate properties and provide energy savings opportunities to participants. The scope of work includes the evaluation, coordination, and quality completion of the Energy Efficiency Improvements including, Weatherization, Appliance Replacements, Heating System upgrades including Air Source Heat pumps. Learn More/Apply Now
Energy Business Manager – The Energy Business Manager plays a critical role in overseeing financial operations within the Energy Department managing budgets, and ensuring accurate Utility receivables. The Business Manager will produce monthly financial reports, analyze results, and meet regularly with Energy managers and the Finance department to review financial performance. The Business Manager is expected to develop comprehensive knowledge and understanding of how all the Energy grants combine to support the Energy operations as well as the ability to analyze Utility receivables and to ensure timely payment of invoices. Learn More/Apply Now
New Contractors Welcome: Energy efficiency programs at WCAC are growing. We are actively recruiting new contractors including
- Weatherization Contractors & Crews
- Air Source Heat Pump Contractors
- Heating System Service & Install Contractors
- Electricians – with focus on Knob & Tube evaluations and remediation
- Chimney Maintenance & Liner Specialists
- Asbestos and/or Vermiculite Remediation Contractors
Minority/veteran/women-owned businesses strongly encouraged to apply. Multi-lingual staff encouraged. For additional information contact
