Job OPPORTUNITIES
People Acting in Community Endeavors (PACE) has been helping the Greater New Bedford area for 40 years. Our organization started as a small grassroots community program and is now a non-profit community action agency that employs 150 people and offers over 10 programs to our Greater New Bedford residents and families.
It is the mission of PACE to deliver innovative and effective services and programs to members of the Greater New Bedford Community in their pursuit of brighter futures.
PACE programs: Child Care Works, Clement Course, Food Bank, Free Tax Preparation, Fuel Assistance, Head Start, Health Access, Housing Opportunity Center, Lead prevention, and YouthBuild.
- Are you looking to work with a diverse and community-minded group?
- Are you willing to work hard to make a difference in our community?
- Are you looking for a way to create a work/life balance for you and your family?
For more information please contact our Human Resources office at 508-999-9920 or email at hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org
Join our PACE team!
PACE offers its employees excellent benefits which include:
- Vacation Time
- Personal Days
- Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Low Cost Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision plans
- FREE Life Insurance
Our Current Job Openings
COME JOIN OUR PACE CHILD CARE WORKS CFCE TEAM!
**COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR
Apply online on INDEED.COM or E-mail a cover letter, resume and the name of the position you are applying for to: hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org
The Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant, a program of PACE Child Care Works, is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. The main goal of the CFCE is to provide families with access to locally available comprehensive services and supports that strengthen families, promote optimal child development and bolster school readiness. We also support early educators and host advisory council meetings covering the 11 towns we serve.
Candidate chosen for this position will have the following responsibilities: Regularly posting text, video and images that engage families and community programs; creating and updating social media posting schedules, replying to comments from subscribers and liking tagged photos; following on-line conversations on PACE CFCE and PACE ParentChild+ social media accounts; Constant Contact – developments and distribution; regularly maintaining and publishing on Constant Contact Website, monthly e-newsletter and calendar, program flyers, program registration, etc.; Facilitating and setting up Zoom/Team meetings including sharing from OneDrive; and attending weekly Team meetings.
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications/skills:
- Associates degree preferred, Early Childhood Education Certificate, EEC Director or Lead Teacher Certification or equivalent experience/skills;
- At least 1 – 2 years of work experience in the field;
- Ability to use social media to maintain or build a brand;
- Must have computer experience;
- Skills needed in using the tools that analyze social media and other platforms for data collection purposes;
- Knowledge of Constant Contact, Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, OneDrive, OneNote, PowerPoint and Teams;
- Detailed-oriented, able to complete tasks to meet deadlines, and a team player;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in addition to editing skills with attention to grammar and sentence structure;
- Ability to provide a positive customer experience in writing and over the phone;
- Bi-lingual preferred, but not required;
- Must be able to pass a CORI & SORI background checks.
SALARY: $18.00/hour, 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, dependent upon funding.
PACE delivers innovative and effective services and programs to members of the Greater New Bedford Community in their pursuit of brighter futures, serving its residents for 40 years.
Excellent benefits include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; pro-rated health insurance, dental and vision plans are available.
P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
HEAD START
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ASSISTANT
We are looking for candidates with a passion for working with children in an early learning environment with the following qualifications and skills:
- AA/BA degree in Business Administration, Early Childhood Education or related field;
- Bi-lingual in Spanish, preferred;
- Good organizational, verbal, writing, and math skills necessary;
- Clerical/computer skills in Microsoft Office;
- Experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds;
- MA Driver’s License and access to a vehicle for transportation required;
- Able to work flexible hours, including evenings with advance notice;
- Must be able to pass CORI & DCF background checks and meet state/federal mandates pertaining to credentials and professional development.
The Family Engagement Assistant will assist and support family engagement activities, goals, and outcomes under the direction of the Family Engagement Manager. She/he will provide bilingual support for parent activities, and workshops facilitated program wide. The Assistant will perform administrative tasks and completes a variety of reports for the Family Engagement Program area.
Head Start provides family-centered pre-school programming for over 264 income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5, living in the Greater New Bedford area.
To learn more about the program visit us at: www.paceinfo.org and click on the “Programs” tab.
SALARY: $16.52 - $19.10/hour, 20 – 25 hours. per week, 39 weeks per year.
Excellent benefits include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance; dental, vision plans, and no-cost life insurance – *Benefits are pro-rated.
P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
E-mail a cover letter, resume, and the name of the position you are applying for to hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org no later than: Friday, August 5, 2022
Join our team!
Program: Head Start
Position: FAMILY ADVOCATE
Apply online on LINKED IN or Email a cover letter, resume, and the name of the position you are applying for to hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org no later than: Monday, August 1, 2022
The Family Advocate is responsible for recruiting and enrolling eligible children for Head Start services. He/she follows federal guidelines and procedures for enrollment; completes forms, verifies eligibility, and enters family data in the computer. Home visits and family survey forms are completed to engage families in partnerships to improve and support the quality of family life while also encouraging parents to be involved in their child’s education and school readiness. The Advocate participates in case management meetings to ensure that quality services are delivered to each child and family. He/she maintains a record of referrals, supportive services, and outcomes. The Advocate facilitates positive relationships between the Head Start Program, children, families, and community agencies and services.
Head Start provides family-centered pre-school programming for over 264 income-eligible families with children from age 3 to age 5, living in the Greater New Bedford area. To learn more about the program visit us at: www.paceinfo.org and click on the “Programs” tab.
We are looking for candidates with a passion for working with children in an early learning environment with the following qualifications and skills:
- AA/BA in Social Services or related field;
- Experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds;
- Sensitivity to the needs of families with low-income and knowledge of community resources essential;
- Excellent communication, verbal and writing skills, computer skills (Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel)
- Driver’s License and access to a vehicle for transportation to home/agency visits;
- Bi-lingual in Spanish, preferred;
- Must be able to pass CORI & DCF background checks and meet state/federal mandates pertaining to credentials and professional development.
SALARY: $17.16 - $21.34/hour., 35 – 40 hours. per week, 44 - 52 weeks. per year depending on funding and caseload assignments.
We offer excellent benefits including paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance; dental, vision plans, and no-cost life insurance.
P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Head Start Program
POSITION: CHILDREN’S SERVICES MANAGER
E-mail a cover letter, resume and the name of the position you are applying for to: hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org. no later than: Monday, July 25, 2022
SALARY: BS/BA - $28.14/hour, or MA - $32.08/hour 35 - 40 hours per week, depending on funding, 48 – 52 weeks per year
Head Start and Early Head Start provides family-centered development programming for over 264 income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5 living in the Greater New Bedford area.
The Children's Service Manager's responsibilities are all-encompassing, and vary depending on deadlines and priorities. Oversight of the Education Department, working in conjunction with the Director and the Children’s Services Manager from the other site, guide priorities. The Manager will also collaborate regularly with other managers, as well as, network with other professionals in the community. Professionalism, supervisory skills, flexibility and strong writing skills are necessary to succeed in this position. This role includes the responsibility of managing a site and ensuring daily operations run effectively within that location.
We are looking for candidates with a passion for working with children in an early learning environment with the following qualifications and skills:
- BS/BA or MA Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required;
- Must meet qualifications for Director I and II as stated in EEC guidelines;
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a preschool program and one (1) year of supervisory experience required;
- Must be physically able to safely supervise preschool children, including but not limited to: a child up to 40 lbs., pushing and/or pulling up to 75 lbs., climbing stairs, and participating in field trips and neighborhood walks;
- Must be able to pass a CORI and DCF background checks.
We offer excellent benefits which include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance, dental, vision plans, and no-cost life insurance.
To learn more about the program visit us at: www.paceinfo.org and click on the “Programs” tab.
P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
PACE HEAD START - LEAD TEACHER
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Head Start and Early Head Start provides family-centered development programming for over 264 income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5 living in the Greater New Bedford area.
The candidate for this position will be the primary educator in a classroom at one of our New Bedford sites. To learn more about the program visit us at: www.paceinfo.org and click on the “Programs” tab.
We are looking for candidates with a passion for working with children in an early learning environment with the following qualifications and skills:
- BA in Early Childhood Education or a related field required. EEC Lead Teacher qualified and experience in a pre-school classroom preferred;
- Nurturing and patient with children aged birth to 5 years, able to develop age appropriate lesson plans and implement engaging activities; familiarity with Early Childhood Assessments – preferably Teaching Strategies Gold;
- Oversee the daily classroom management, routine and activities, and support other classroom staff;
- Plan and implement activities and events to engage families in their child’s learning. Must be comfortable communicating with families, co-workers, and supervisors in a professional manner;
- Comfortable working with bi-cultural children and families as well as children of differing abilities;
- knowledgeable about child development, learning through play, developmentally appropriate practice and quality learning environments;
- Bi-lingual desired;
- Must be able to pass CORI & DCF background checks.
Excellent benefits include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance; dental, vision plans, and no-cost life insurance.
*PACE Head Start Teachers are part of Local 1596 UAW (Union)
SALARY: $19.84 - $22.64 per hour, 30 – 40 hours per week, 39 – 52 weeks per year
P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Classroom Specialist
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Head Start and Early Head Start provides family-centered development programming for over 264 income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5 living in the Greater New Bedford area. For more information about our program visit:
We are looking for candidates with a passion for working with children in an early learning environment with the following qualifications and skills:
- BA in Early Childhood Education or a related field. EEC Director II qualified, supervision skills and experience in working with young children preferred;
- Knowledgeable about social-emotional development, child behavior, and using the Pyramid Model approaches to create plans that support self-regulation and pro-social intervention techniques for pre-school aged children;
- Able to plan and implement small group activities for at-risk children to support age appropriate problem-solving skills and social-emotional literacy;
- Oversee the referral system with a Mental Health Consultant, complete child assessments, and collect weekly data to support interventions;
- Able to work with educators to support classroom intervention strategies, improve classroom climate, and provide coaching and mentoring to develop targeted skills;
- Must be able to pass a CORI and DCF background checks.
- The candidate for this position will provide care to children at one of our New Bedford sites. To learn more about the program visit us at: www.paceinfo.org and click on the “Programs” tab.
Excellent benefits include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance, dental, vision plans, and no-cost life insurance.
SALARY: $22.92 - $27.19/hour, 40 hours per week., 46 – 52 weeks. per year
P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.92 - $27.19 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
HEAD START
Administrative Services Manager
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The Administrative Services Manager shall oversee administrative operations, purchasing, and facilities management at both Head Start sites. Full responsibility for the supervision of food service operations and staff; ensures that all buildings, grounds, and service areas comply with state and federal safety regulations; liaison between the Head Start Program and the transportation sub-contractor, and will oversee transportation services for enrolled families.
Head Start and Early Head Start provides family-centered development programming for over 264 income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5 living in the Greater New Bedford area.
To learn more about the program visit us at: www.paceinfo.org and click on the “Programs” tab.
We are looking for candidates with a passion for working with children in an early learning environment with the following qualifications and skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance, Facilities Management, or related field;
- Three (3) years of administrative/office experience, proficient in Microsoft Office;
- Good communication, writing and time management skills are essential;
- Supervisory skills a must;
- Must be able to pass a CORI and DCF background checks.
Excellent benefits include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance, dental, vision plans, and no-cost life insurance.
SALARY: $27.53 - $31.38/hour, 35 - 40 hours per week, depending on funding, 48 – 52 weeks per year
P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Head Start
Secretary
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Head Start and Early Head Start provides family-centered development programming for over 264 income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5 living in the Greater New Bedford area.
The secretary will be responsible for the reception and secretarial needs of the program. S/he will perform routine clerical and administrative functions to support positive program operations including: drafting correspondence, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, providing information to callers, directing families to appropriate Head Start personnel/service areas. The secretary will be responsible for assigned fiscal tasks including payroll. Duties will be performed to promote a welcoming and respectful environment supporting the program’s mission and all children and families enrolled in PACE Head Start services.
To learn more about the program visit us at: www.paceinfo.org and click on the “Programs” tab.
We are looking for candidates with a passion for working with children in an early learning environment with the following qualifications and skills:
- Associates preferred with a minimum of one year of full-time relevant office experience;
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, preferably in a school setting;
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office;
- Strong interpersonal and writing skills;
- Driver’s license required;
- Spanish speaking helpful.
- Must be able to pass a CORI and DCF background checks.
Excellent benefits include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance, dental, vision plans, and no-cost life insurance.
SALARY: $16.00 - $18.58/hour, 35 - 40 hours per week, depending on funding, 48 – 52 weeks per year
P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
FINANCIAL COORDINATOR
The Financial Coordinator is responsible for the accounting and reporting of numerous grants and contracts mostly federal and state funded, and as such requires levels of oversight necessitated by outside auditing and fiscal monitoring by funding sources. The Coordinator will assist the Director of Finance and the Assistant Director of Finance in maintaining the fiscal operations of PACE and subsidiaries in accordance with AICPA Accounting Standards and all pertinent funding source requirements.
The candidates must have the following qualifications and skills:
· Bachelor’s degree and at least 5+ years of finance or accounting experience required;
· Strong bank reconciliation skills needed;
· Self-motivated, detail oriented with organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills a must;
· Ability to multi-task as well as maintain a professional relationship with all staff and be open to detailed training.
PACE offers excellent benefits include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance, dental, vision plans, and no-cost life insurance.
SALARY: $28.85 - $33.65/hour, dependent upon experience and skills; 40 hours per week, 52 weeks. per year.
E-mail a cover letter, resume and the name of the position you are applying for to: hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org.
FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
FILE CLERK
The PACE Fuel Assistance Program assists eligible households with the high costs of heating during the winter months. The Program serves all of New Bedford and the surrounding towns including: Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Marion, Rochester, Dartmouth, and Acushnet.
The File Clerk will maintain filing system and assist with retrieval of files. Will work with Intake as well as Certification Staff. Able to direct and share duties with any volunteer workers. Must be able to carry files and lift boxes up to 30 lbs. in weight.
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and skills to join our TEAM:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Computer knowledge
- One (1) year customer service skills
- Detail-oriented and a team player
- Able to take directions and work independently
- Must have a pleasant personality and a sensitivity/compassion for clients of all backgrounds.
PACE delivers innovative and effective services and programs to members of the Greater New Bedford Community in their pursuit of brighter futures, serving its residents for 40 years.
Excellent benefits include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance, dental, vision plans, and no-cost life insurance.
SALARY: $14.25 per hour, 40 hours per week, dependent upon funding
E-mail cover letter, resume, and name of position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
JOB POSTING : Housing Opportunity Center
STABILIZATION CASE MANAGER
E-mail a cover letter, resume, and the name of the position you are applying for to hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org no later than: Friday, August 12, 2022
PACE offers housing services as a core part of our mission, and we are expanding our new component within the Housing Program to better respond to needs in the Greater New Bedford and Bristol County area. This position will involve working directly with eligible families to assist them in becoming financially stable and secure in permanent housing while addressing any barriers to success. This position presents an opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team dedicated to serving those in need. The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of how to navigate public resources, and possess the empathy required to understand and relate to those we serve.
We are seeking a motivated individual who can bring new skills to our team with the following qualifications and skills:
- BA/BS in Human Services preferred;
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills;
- Computer skills with the ability to perform daily tasks within Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel;
- Documentation and file keeping skills;
- MA Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation required for home visits, and other essential tasks;
- Bilingual preferred.
- Prior experience in human services, housing, and homelessness services.
- Experience or knowledge of RAFT, HomeBASE Programs, as well as, experience with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Housing and Community Development, and HUD.
- Must have demonstrated understanding of resources and systems available through governmental, non-profit, and private sectors, and have a compassionate nature to help people progress from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
- Proven ability to maintain high productivity while functioning in a flexible environment requiring both independent work and close coordination with team members.
- Must have a sensitivity and responsiveness to those of diverse backgrounds.
To learn more about the program visit us at: www.paceinfo.org and click on the “Programs” tab.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Excellent benefits include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance; dental, vision plans, and no-cost life insurance.
P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER