Full-Time Openings!

Community Outreach Specialist

The Community Outreach Specialist will be responsible for helping people navigate and access community services, provide community outreach, and serve as a resource for those in need internally and externally of the organization. In addition, the specialist will help build a network and database of community contacts and resources. The Community Outreach Specialist will help raise public awareness by promoting and introducing the agency’s mission and issues related to disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; however experience may be considered in lieu of higher education requirements.
• Experience working with people with disabilities is highly desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources.
• Excellent networking, training, communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Outgoing personality with high level of comfort meeting new people.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed, including evenings and weekends.

Travel is required.

Interested candidates should Apply Online Now,
or see other options at the bottom of this page

Meal Service Assistants

JOB SUMMARY:

 The Meal Services Assistant provides food services to individuals residing in the ICF/MR, various programs or events on the campus, and staff, when required, while following all sanitation and Food Service Establishment Codes, physicians’ orders, and dietary instructions.

CLIENT SUPPORT FUNCTION:

 The Meal Services Assistant supports the overall mission of WFC by empowering the individuals they serve to communicate food likes and dislikes, make choices, and offer suggestions, and by honoring such requests to the extent possible by providing nutritious, tasteful meals in a homelike environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Education and/or Education:

 High school diploma or equivalent.

 Must be at least 18 years of age.

 Experience in meal service area preferred, but will train if necessary.

Starting pay is $9.00 with excellent benefits.

Interested candidates should Apply Online Now,
or see other options at the bottom of this page

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Autism Program Aide

JOB SUMMARY:

 The Autism Program Aide assists the Autism Program Manager in providing support and training to the participants enrolled in the Kelly Autism Program.

CLIENT SUPPORT FUNCTION:

 The Autism Program Aide promotes independence and productivity among individuals with autism by providing the highest quality services through the Kelly Autism Program. By offering practical, transferrable social skills training, the Autism Program Aide supports the mission of WFCDD by helping program participants and their families meet their goals and become more engaged in their communities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma

• Experience working with children, adolescents, or adults with autism and other disabilities is preferred

• Progress toward college degree in Exceptional Education, Psychology, Communication Disorders, Elementary Education, Social Work, or related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Self-motivated

• Excellent Organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy is critical

Interested candidates should Apply Online Now,
or see other options at the bottom of this page

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Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professionals provide direct support while ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals with disabilities. They also assist in the areas of self-help, activities of daily living, and socialization.

Our DSPs are passionate about serving others and provide meaningful work in a variety of community and residential settings.

We have full time, part time, and on-call positions available.

Wendell Foster offers competitive pay and excellent benefits.

· Starting pay for Wendell Foster DSP: $10.50

· Starting pay for Michelle P. Waiver DSP: $9.50

Interested candidates should Apply Online Now, or see other options at the bottom of this page

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RN /LPN

WFC is currently seeking FT and PRN nurses to join our health services team. We are hiring both LPN and RN.

WFC’s nurses provide for the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities in a person-centered environment.

Join WFC’s dedicated staff providing services in an environment that values and strives to enhance the abilities of every person we serve as well as every employee we hire.

Must have a current license in the state of Kentucky.

· Minimum Starting pay LPN: $17.50

· Minimum Starting pay RN: $23.00

· Excellent Benefits

Qualified candidates should Apply Online Now,
or see other options at the bottom of this page.

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Wendell Foster's Campus
P.O. Box 1668
Owensboro, KY 42303-1668
Attn: HR Department

If you do not not hear from someone in 5 business days, you may call the HR Department during office hours at 270-683-4517.