Job Description We are a licensed center under the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). Staff must be 18 years or older, have at least 1 year of experience with young children, possess an associate degree in Early Childhood or related field or CDA, and a strong understanding of child development. Must also be reliable, responsible, caring/nurturing to their needs, energetic and able to work well with others. Attendance and work ethic is very important as we rely on staff present to meet teacher: child ratios under our NYS licensing regulations.

Responsibilities
- Implement age-appropriate curriculum to engage children in learning activities.
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children under your care.
- Planning and executing daily lessons and activities.
- Support children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Monitor and supervise children during playtime, meals, and rest periods.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure a cohesive and supportive classroom environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Reference/Security Check? Yes
Requires a Physical? Yes
Work Hours 7:30-5 pm
Normal work days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Overtime? No
Number of Years of Education Needed? Any
Specialized education required? No
Years of Experience Required 1
Will you accept related experience? Yes
Will you accept a trainee? Yes
Are you interested in On-The-Job Training? Yes
Is a driver's license required? No
Salary Range $16.00-$17.50
Pay Frequency Hourly
Is salary negotiable? Yes
Health Insurance? No
Dental Insurance? No
Paid Vacation? Yes
Sick Leave? Yes
Paid Holidays? Yes
Retirement Plan? No
Clothing Allowance? No
Child Care? Yes

Address: 8280 State Route 69, Oriskany

https://eshomeny.org/

Apply to : Nicole Elefante

Hours: Afternoons and will include one evening (Wednesday) and rotating Saturday shifts from 10am - 2pm.

This position will be scheduled for roughly 20-25 hours per week and the starting salary range is $15.50-17/hr. Interested applicants should complete a Herkimer County Civil Service Application (belowl) and return it to the Library in person – ATTN: Christine Fleischer.

Job Description

HerkImer County Application for Employment

To learn more about these job opportunities:

For Job Order Numbers that start with "NY" GO HERE and type in the Job Order Number. 

For Job Order Numbers that start with "DF" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center. 

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Monday July 21, 2025 

Job Title: HR Generalist                                                                      City: Clinton, NY

Full time for a nonprofit organization. Duties: Greet and direct those entering the HR office. Type and design general correspondences, memos, employee letters, event flyers, etc. File all applicable paperwork into employee personnel files and maintain files. Requirements: Must have at least 3 years of HR experience. Payroll and benefits experience preferred.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1539595

 Monday July 21, 2025 

Job Title: Direct Support Professional                                                City: Holland Patent, NY

Part time for a medical clinic. Duties: Assist an active young man in his early 20s, be a peer to him, while also helping him grow as a young adult. He would like someone who shares similar interests of being active, attending concerts, going to movies, accessing his community, etc. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Valid NYS driver’s license.

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1539710     

Tuesday July 22, 2025 

 Job Title: Grill Cook                                                                           City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a local cafe. Duties: Prepare breakfast and lunch items to order. Grill, cook, and fry foods such as hamburgers, French fries, eggs, and pancakes. Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters. Restock kitchen supplies. Requirements: Three to six months of experience as a cook operating flat top grills and fryers.

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1539958

Tuesday July 22, 2025

Job Title: Resident Services Receptionist                                           City: Holland Patent, NY

Full time for a nationwide marketer and distributor of a diverse array of energy-related products. Duties: Handle a high volume of incoming calls ensuring customer service quality, efficiency, and accuracy at all times. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. 3 years of experience in a customer service role.

Pay: $16.46 - $18.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG0291873

Wednesday July 23, 2025

Job Title: Delivery Driver                                                                     City: Mohawk, NY

Full time for an office supply company. Duties: Responsible for loading & unloading merchandise from a company truck, inspecting packages for proper condition for delivery, navigating an established delivery route(s), and maintaining professional. Requirements: Valid driver’s license. Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds. 1 year certificate from college or technical school or 3-6 months of experience.

Pay: $17.25 - $18.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1540052

Wednesday July 23, 2025

Job Title: Cook                                                                                    City: Oneida, NY           

Full time for a country club. Duties: Prepare and cook a variety of menu items including club sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, and salads. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area. Manage prep and station setup for smooth service. Requirements: Previous cooking experience required, preferably in a short-order or cafe setting.

Pay: $15.50/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1540167

Thursday July 24, 2025

 Job Title: Veteran Suicide Prevention Case Manager                          City: Utica, NY

Full time for a local nonprofit agency. Duties: Perform a careful assessment of participants and develop and monitor case plans in coordination with a formal assessment of suicide prevention services needed, including necessary follow-up activities, to ensure that the participant's needs are adequately addressed. Requirements: Must have a college degree. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.

Pay: $40,000/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1539978

Thursday July 24, 2025

Job Title: Server                                                                                  City: Clinton, NY

Full time for a catering service. Duties: responsible for the set-up, execution, and clean-up of functions in accordance with company standards. Serve and interact with our guests in a friendly, professional manner. Follow all event sheets, diagrams, pull sheets and timelines to successfully complete events. Requirements: Prior experience preferred.

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1539583

July 25, 2025

 Job Title: CNC Lathe Operator                                                            City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a manufacturing company. Duties: Must be familiar with inserts, speeds and feeds, utilizing proper tooling for setups and job planning. CNC Lathe maintenance required. Responsible for inspection of parts. Requirements: Must have at least 3 years of Lathe experience. Valid NYS driver's license. Software experience is a plus.

Pay: $39,520 - $49,920/year. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # NY1540442

Friday July 25, 2025

 Job Title: Cashier                                                                                City: Oneida, NY

Part time for a retail company. Duties: Deliver a fast, friendly, and professional checkout experience. Proactively assist customers in the self-checkout area. Scan and bag items accurately and efficiently. Requirements: Must have experience using a computer, including inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information. Retail and/or customer service experience preferred.

Pay: $15.50 - $16.15/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG0291321

The end of July is quickly approaching, but that won’t stop the opportunities for finding new jobs and learning new skills! Here are some events you may want to attend:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 7/22/25 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM. 
• 7/23/25 – Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency will be at the State Office Building, 207 Genesee St. in Utica from 1:00PM – 3:00PM. They will be recruiting for Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Home Base Visitors, Family Specialists, Program Assistants, Resource Specialists, and Classroom Aides! 
• 7/29/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM and is located at the Herkimer County Working Solutions, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Save the date!
• 8/14/25 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Save the date!
• 8/21/25 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. Save the date!
• 9/25/25 – One Day Hiring Event at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin St. Rome, NY, from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. Visit www.romejobfairs.org for more information. An event schedule is attached!

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• MV Tech Corps Training at MVCC. Get started on a career path in Mechatronics, Welding, Carpentry, Masonry, CNC Machining or HVAC. Earn a tech or trades certificate from MVCC in just eight months. MV Tech Corps provides gap funding for resident tuition and fees, and covers the expense of required materials expenses to eligible candidates. Contact Rachel Maiolo at to find out more. Now taking registrations for the Fall semester.
• Struggling to job search in the digital age? Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training and certification classes from Northstar Digital Literacy. Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register.