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The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - July 8, 2024

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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 8, 2024 

 

Job Title: AVP for Learning and Academic Affairs                               City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a public institution. Duties: Responsible for setting the standard for intellectual engagement, academic integrity, and accomplishment by providing strategic vision for and operational leadership of the academic unit in conjunction with the VP and co-Assistant VP. Requirements: Master’s degree required. Teaching experience and progressively higher levels of administrative experience required.

           

Pay: $115,500/year. Benefits.                                                               Job Order # NY1504199

 

Monday July 8, 2024 

                                                                       

Job Title: Counselor Aide                                                                    City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for an addiction treatment center. Duties: Assist with screening, intake, orientation, referral, counseling, crisis response, patient education, case management, reporting and record keeping, and consultation. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Valid NYS driver’s license. Customer service and/or human services experience preferred.

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00/hour. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # DF8384559           

 

Tuesday July 9, 2024 

 

Job Title: Lead Teller                                                                           City: Whitestown, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a retail banking company. Duties: Act as a resource in identifying and resolving client servicing issues, serve as primary troubleshooter for complex problems and client service needs, and enhance client relationships. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Valid NYS driver’s license. 3+ years of demonstrated client relationship skills. 3+ years of experience in cash handling.

 

Pay: $18.27 - $24.04/hour.                                                                    Job Order # DF8377807

 

 

Tuesday July 9, 2024

 

Job Title: Cook                                                                                    City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a medical center. Duties: Responsible for all hot food production for meals covered during shift, all baking done in the kitchen, assigning daily cold food production, etc. Requirements: Must have knowledge and ability to prepare quantity foods to preserve nutrients and to prepare foods appealing in appearance and palatable. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

 

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00/hour.                                                                    Job Order # DF8385577

 

Wednesday July 10, 2024

Job Title: Civil Clerk                                                                            City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a county law enforcement. Duties: Responsible for the preparation, distribution and return of legal documents such as summons and complaints, subpoenas, evictions, warrants of civil arrest, order of seizure, family court orders, civil documents issued, etc. Requirements: Associate degree in paralegal studies or related field; OR 2 years of clerical experience in a law office or processing civil documents.

Pay: $35,253/year. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1504043

 

 

Wednesday July 10, 2024

 

Job Title: Direct Support Professional                                                 City: Oneida, NY         

 

Full time for a family service center. Duties: Provide self-care training and assistance in daily living to individuals with developmental disabilities residing in a group home setting. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Valid NYS driver’s license with 12 months of driving history. Six months to one-year of related experience or training preferred.

 

Pay: $17.70/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # DF8381167

 

                                   

Thursday July 11, 2024

 

Job Title: Lead Receiving Clerk                                                           City: Vernon, NY

Full time for a casino hotel. Duties: Responsible for properly performing the administrative duties necessary to maintain an accurate accounting of the Warehouse Inventory: receipts, issues, transfers, and spoilage. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Some college courses in accounting or related area preferred. Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.

 

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # DF8396819

Thursday July 11, 2024

Job Title: Security Officer                                                                    City: Marcy, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a manufacturer of wide-bandgap semiconductors. Duties: Observe and report while performing patrols of campus, parking lots, and manufacturing areas; patrols may be conducted on foot and/or with the use of a vehicle. Requirements: Valid NYS driver’s license. Must be capable of running short distances in the event of an emergency.

Pay: $16.00 - $21.40/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DF8386424

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New FREE Learning/Training Opportunities, Hiring Events and Featured Job Opportunities - July 5, 2024

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Welcome to a new month full of opportunities! Explore the list below to find great employment recruitments and events you won’t want to miss:

 

FEATURED JOBS

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 07-01-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 07-02-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 07-03-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 07-05-2024

 

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 7/7/24 - 7/13/24 – First Student is launching its 2nd annual National Hiring Week campaign from 7/7/24 – 7/13/24. Visit https://workatfirst.com/ to find job opportunities. 
  • 7/8/24 – Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Career Fair from 3:00PM – 6:00PM at 420 East German Street, Herkimer, Second Floor, Gateway Center. Available positions include school counselor, office assistant, various teaching positions, and more! Apply today using the QR code at link
  • 7/9/24 – DFAS Open House 5:00PM – 7:00PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. Check out the QR code at link
  • 7/15/24 – Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Career Fair from 3:00PM – 6:00PM at 420 East German Street, Herkimer, Second Floor, Gateway Center. Available positions include school counselor, office assistant, various teaching positions, and more! Apply today using the QR code at link
  • 7/17/24 – 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!
  • 7/18/24 – 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. 
  • 7/19/24 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer. Save the date!
  • 7/23/24 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM. Save the date!
  • 7/26/24 – In-person Job Fair at the Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Ave, Utica from 9:00AM – 12:00PM. All are welcome! For more information see the  flyer oat linkr call (315) 798-3688.

 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their August Mental Wellness Vision Board Workshop. The workshop takes place August 1, 2024, from 9:30AM – 12:30 PM. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. Set your goals for the future! 
  • 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 Thursday of the month. For more information call (315) 867-1400. 
  • 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 full tuition and fees at MVCC, as well as last-dollar support for required materials expenses to eligible candidates.  Contact Rachel Maiolo at to find out more. Interested candidates can visit https://www.mvcc.edu/mvtechcorps/ and complete an interest form so you will be contacted when registration for the Fall Semester begins.
  • The Women’s Employment and Resource Center is collaborating with Krystal Curley, Program Outreach Specialist I for the NYS Department of Civil Service for a new workshop, Demystifying Civil Service & NY State Positions. The workshop will take place September 12, 2024, from 9:30AM – 11:30AM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. ee the the link above and the flyer at this link for more information.
  • Real Life Rosies Bootcamp – A great opportunity for women! Prepare for a career or Registered Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing. There is no cost to participate. Transportation and childcare are available. $1000 stipend upon completion of the program.  The next training runs July 29-August 15, 2024. The program is offered by MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, Mohawk Valley Community College, and Working Solutions.
  • NYS DOCCS is now hiring experienced officers! Continue your career with advanced placement offers, great benefits, and possibilities for additional compensation. For more information contact . See the flyer attached.
  • Do you need career coaching? Are you unsure of your future career path or need advice on your next steps? Call and make an appointment today for one-on-one career coaching with Stephanie, the Executive Director of the Women’s Employment and Resource Center, at (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. Their office is open Monday – Thursday, 8:30AM – 4:00PM located at 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Appointments are available for the month of August
  • The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their July Computer Skills Workshop. If you are unemployed, under employed and actively seeking employment, this is a great opportunity to learn Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel or update your skills. 
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New Opportunities with Herkimer County - July 5, 2024

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See details and how to apply at links:

 

Department of Public Health:

Account Clerk/Typist
Office Manager

Department of Social Services: 

Employment Counselor
Account Clerk
Social Welfare Examiner
Typist
Community Service Aide
Child Protective Services Caseworker

Herkimer County Sheriff’s Department

Civil Clerk

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The Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center is offering eight full-tuition scholarships for individuals interested in enrolling in the Madison-Oneida BOCES Nursing Aide Training program.

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The Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center is offering eight full-tuition scholarships for individuals interested in enrolling in the Madison-Oneida BOCES Nursing Aide Training program.

 

 

The 125-hour CNA course includes 95 classroom and skills lab hours plus 30 clinical hours. The scholarships will not only cover tuition, but will also pay for associated costs including books, uniforms, shoes, watch and NYS exam fees. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be guaranteed employment at Sitrin. Individuals who receive the scholarships and complete the training must sign a two-year employment contract with Sitrin.

 

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DFAS is Hiring! You're invited to their Open House on July 9

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5:00PM – 7:00PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process.

Current open announcements:

 

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Department of Defense

Rome, New York

DFAS - ROME, NY

  • Salary: $39,576 - $53,732 Per Year (GS -5)
  • Permanent • Full-time

 Open 05/13/2024 to 07/15/2024

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/790908900

 ACCOUNTANT

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Department of Defense

Rome, New York

DFAS - ROME, NY

  • Salary: $39,576 - $98,507 Per Year (GS 5-11)
  • Permanent • Full-time

Open 05/15/2024 to 07/15/2024

 

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/791403500

CONTACT REPRESENTATIVE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Department of Defense

Rome, New York

DFAS - ROME, NY

  • Salary: $36,209 - $51,446 per year (GS 4-5)
  • Permanent • Full-time

Open To Be Determined 

 

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Helping CNY Get Back To Work

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

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