Position Available: Homecare Aide
The Kentucky River Area Development District, an eight-county planning and development agency, is accepting resumes for a Homecare Aide. The Homecare Aide will assist Homecare Program clients live independently at home with daily living tasks such as personal care, light housekeeping, and errands. This Aide position will serve the counties of Lee, Owsley, and Wolfe.
All applicants must have minimum requirement of high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and have dependable transportation. Must have good written and oral communication skills and basic computer knowledge. All candidates will submit to a criminal record check before interviewing with the KRADD. Drug screen will be required for employment offer.
This position is full-time for 40 hours per week, weekdays 8 AM-4:30 PM. Competitive benefits including employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance policies for employee. Employer paid Dental and Vision insurance for eligible employee dependents. KRADD also offers retirement benefits through Kentucky State Retirement and Kentucky Deferred Compensation. Salary will be based on education and/or experience with a 5% wage increase after a successful six-month probationary period. Tuition discounts with Lindsey Wilson College available to KRADD employees and their immediate family members on applicable programs. KRADD also offers a tuition reimbursement policy. Employees receive paid state annual holidays, a paid birthday leave day, and accrue paid annual and sick leave.
To apply, submit a resume and references to
KY River Area Development District
Attn: Karlena Campbell
941 N. Main Street
Hazard, KY 41701
or e-mail to karlena@kradd.org
Phone: 606-436-3158
Position Available: Community Development Planner
The Kentucky River Area Development District, an eight-county planning and development agency, is accepting applications for the position of Community Development Planner.
Summary of duties includes (but is not limited to):
Under the direction of the Associate Director of Community & Economic Development, works closely with city and county governments and local communities within the District to assist with planning efforts and project development. Acquires information about potential local, state and federal funding sources and is responsible for the development, submittal, and administration of any resulting loan/grant application.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Planning is preferred. Associate degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning or closely related field required. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, public, and elected officials. Must be able to work under pressure and against frequent deadlines with little or no supervision.
Benefits:
Competitive benefits including employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance policies for employee. Employer paid Dental and Vision insurance for eligible employee dependents. KRADD also offers retirement benefits through Kentucky State Retirement and Kentucky Deferred Compensation. Salary will be based on education and experience with a 5% wage increase after a successful six-month probationary period. Tuition discounts with Lindsey Wilson College are available to KRADD employees and their immediate family members on applicable programs. Employees receive paid annual state holidays, a paid day off for their birthday, and accrue annual and sick leave monthly.
Applicants must have good working knowledge of computers and software applications. Possesses good written and oral communication skills; knowledge of reporting and vital record keeping requirements; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, public, and elected officials. Must have valid driver’s license.
A criminal record check and skills assessment will be required before interviewing with the Personnel Committee of the KRADD.
Applicants must pass a drug screen for employment offer.
To apply, submit a resume and references to
KY River Area Development District
Attn: Karlena Campbell
941 N. Main Street
Hazard, KY 41701
or e-mail to karlena@kradd.org
Phone: 606-436-3158