The Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Dental Insurance
• Paid Vision Insurance
• Retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Insurance Available
• Supportive Leadership
• Mission-driven work culture
• Competitive Pay

Job Summary:
The Senior Center Director maintains full awareness of programmatic goals and objectives and assures through administrative and supervisory capabilities the program is progressing at a satisfactory rate. Responsible for maintaining close liaison withal sectors of the community and all appropriate bodies (public, private, target) to assure maximum support, involvement, and/or coordination is achieved. Assures maximum fiscal control and management is always maintained. Responsible for supervising program personnel and for assuring staff functions and activities both individually and collectively always reflect maximum efficiency.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Two (2) years’ experience in social services preferred. College degree in related field preferred but not required. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to utilize resources and empower the aging population.
• Respect for diversity.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Pass criminal background check and alcohol/drug screening.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Valid Kentucky Driver’s License
• Provide proof of insurance

Please email Jamie Albritton at jamie.albritton@bgcap.org if interested in this position. Internal/External, deadline to apply May 17, 2024 by 3:00 P.M. (internal/external)

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The Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Dental Insurance
• Paid Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance Available
• Retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive Leadership
• Mission-Driven Work Culture
• $16.00/hour starting pay – Full Time Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Work with the Director, Case Manager, and/or family members to fulfill the Plan of Care and coordinate services with other agencies to ensure maximum service coverage for the client.
2. Health Monitor - includes monitoring blood pressure, pulse, lungs, heart, height, and weight. Make doctor’s appointments when necessary and report doctor consultation in progress notes. Also monitor diabetic clients’ blood sugar. Nail and foot care might be needed.
3. Set up medicines for clients.
4. Responsible for the coordination of transportation and escorting of patients from home to the center.
5. Responsible for telephone reassurance each morning before pick up with families as needed.
6. Responsible to assist with Nutrition Program which includes:
1. Prepare snacks
2. Lunches
3. Kitchen Clean-up
4. Monitor and record daily meal intake
7. Record Daily Attendance with sign in and out times.
8. Responsible for assisting clients with the activities of daily living:
1. Personal care and grooming
2. Dressing
3. Bathroom Assistance
9. Assist with exercise and activity program
10. Assist with maintenance of facility, cleaning of rest rooms, trash take-out.
11. Respect privacy and hold in confidence all information obtained while providing services.

Education and Experience Qualifications:
The position requires LPN or RN certification with a valid KY Nursing License and experience working with intellectually disabled adults and the aging population.

Please email your resume to Kathy.Crowe@bgcap.org.

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BGCAP is seeking contractors for the Weatherization Program in the counties of Anderson, Boyle, Franklin, Garrard, Jessamine, Lincoln, Mercer, Scott, and Woodford. Contractor services should include one of the following: HVAC, Plumbing, and/or Retrofit Installation. For more information, contact Leslie Porter, at 502-695-4290 ext. 272 or at leslie.porter@bgcap.org.

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The Blue Grass Head Start Program is accepting applications for the position of Migrant Head Start Teacher in Jessamine and Woodford Counties. Starting pay is $13.00. CDA is required and can be obtained within one year of being hired. These positions will be 40 hours per week. Individuals applying for these positions must possess a valid Kentucky Driver’s license. Applicant is required to have a high school diploma or equivalent and it is preferred that the applicant be bilingual (English/Spanish). The Migrant Head Start Program will pay for initial physical examination including TB skin test for the selected applicant. Applicant cannot have been convicted of a sex crime, child abuse, or neglect (922 KAR 2:110) or any other felony. Applicant will also be required to pass an initial drug screen and random testing outlined in BGCAP’s employee policies and procedures. Please submit your resume to malcolm.ratchford@bgcap.org. For more information, you may contact Malcolm Ratchford at 502-695-4290, extension 228, for further information.

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Blue Grass Community Action Partnership is accepting applications for a part-time (15-20 hours a week) Elder Nutrition Driver in the Lexington area. All applicants must have a current Kentucky driver’s license, current automobile insurance and a personal vehicle to use. Agency policy regarding drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check applies to this position. For more information contact Emily Dahlman at (502) 848-8717, emily.dahlman@bgcap.org or complete an application.

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Internal or External

Blue Grass Head Start Program is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Teachers at our centers in Anderson, Franklin, Jessamine, and Woodford Counties. Starting pay is $13.00 per hour. CDA is required and can be obtained within one year of being hired. These positions will be 40 hours per week. Individuals applying for this position must possess a valid driver’s license with a 5-year good driving record. Applicant is required to have a high school diploma or equivalent and it is preferred that the applicant also have a minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA). The CDA can be obtained after being hired. The Head Start Program will pay for initial physical examination including TB skin test for the applicant selected for the position. Applicant cannot have been convicted of a sex crime, child abuse, or neglect/922KAR 2:110 or any other felony. Applicant will also be required to pass an initial drug screen and random testing as outlined in BGCAP’s employee policies and procedures. Please submit your resume to malcolm.ratchford@bgcap.org. For more information, you may contact Malcolm Ratchford at 502-695-4290, extension 223, for further information.

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Blue Grass Head Start is accepting applications for the position of Lead Teacher at our Franklin and Woodford County locations. Starting pay is $16.60 per hour with a BA/BS in Early Childhood Education. Applicants should also have experience in teaching preschool children. The position will involve teaching children 3-4 years old and assisting in the encouragement of parent involvement. Those applying should possess a current Driver’s License with a 5-year good driving record. The Head Start Program will pay for initial physical examination including TB skin test for the applicant selected for the position. All candidates must pass an initial drug screen and if hired will be required to submit to random testing. Applicant cannot have been convicted of a sex crime or for child abuse or neglect per 922KAR 2:110 or any other felonies. Please submit your resume to malcolm.ratchford@bgcap.org. For more information, you may contact Malcolm Ratchford at 502-695-4290, extension 223, for further information.

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