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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.

MVCC Healthcare Classes for 2020 - Personal Care Assistant, Home Health Care Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant

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New Job Examination Announcements

The Department of Civil Service has updated their website with the following examination announcements listed below.

When filing your online application, note there is no technical assistance on weekends or after 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Please be advised that you will need a personal NY.gov ID to apply for Department of Civil Service examinations. If you do not have a personal NY.gov ID, please create an account.

Open-Competitive Examination Announcements:

26-823, Recreation Program Leader 1

26-809, Safety & Security Officer Trainee26-810, Safety & Security Officer Trainee (Spanish Language)

Promotion Examination Announcements:

38-698, Mined Land Reclamation Specialist 2

38-674, Recreation Program Leader 238-675, Recreation Program Leader 3

38-500, Treatment Team Leader (Children & Youth Services)38-501, Treatment Team Leader (Children & Youth Services) (Spanish Language)38-502, Treatment Team Leader (Mental Health)38-503, Treatment Team Leader (Mental Health) (Spanish Language)

38-504, Treatment Team Leader (Developmental Disabilities)

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US Care Systems Recruitment January 3, 2020 in Herkimer

US Care Systems will be at Herkimer Working Solutions on January 3, 2020 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm recruiting Personal Care Aides. They provide training if needed. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in getting started in the healthcare field.

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Personal Care Aide. Full time and part time positions available with US Care Systems in Herkimer County.

Job Summary: Work in patients' homes following a plan of care to provide assistance with daily living activities such as meal preparation, hygiene, grooming, dressing, light housekeeping, and companionship. Night and weekend shifts available. We offer 24/7 support, ongoing training for all caregivers, affordable medical and dental insurance options and mileage reimbursement. We strive to help you succeed in your career! Requirements: One year PC, HHA, or CNA experience preferred. Training for PCA and HHA Certification is available. Pre-employment criminal background check required. Driver's license preferred.

A representative of US Care Systems will be onsite at Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street on Friday, January 3, 2020 from 10 am to 2 pm accepting applications. Experienced PCAs, HHAs and CNAs as well as those interested in training and certification are welcome! Candidates may apply ahead to schedule an interview: By mail to US Care Systems, 2614 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13502; Phone: 315-793-0090; Fax to 315-790-5726; or E-mail to .

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Utica Mini Job Fair -December 18, 2019

The Utica Recruitment Day Mini Job Fair is happening on Wednesday, December 18th from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at the Utica Career Center, 207 Genesee St. 2nd floor. Multiple businesses with over 150 positions will be hiring for careers in office, customer service, banking/finance, human services, and legal services!

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US Census Recruitment December 13th in Herkimer

Representatives of the US Census will be at Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer on Friday, December 13th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm recruiting Census Staff.

The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking thousands of people to assist with the 2020 Census count and are actively recruiting for Census Listers and Census Field Supervisors.

They are also looking to fill positions to include: Office Operations Supervisor, Recruiting Assistant and Office Clerk.

These positions provide the perfect opportunity to earn extra income while helping your community!  The results of the Census help determine each state's representation in Congress, as well as how certain funds are spent for schools, hospitals, fire departments, roads, and more.

Benefits to working for the U.S. Census:
  • Competitive pay
  • Weekly paychecks
  • Flexible hours
  • Paid training
  • $20.00 an hour for Census Field Supervisors
  • $18.00 an hour for Enumerators/ Listers
  • Mileage reimbursement at $0.58 per mile
This is your chance to play a part in history and help ensure that everyone in your community is counted!  If you are looking for a temporary,  part-time or full-time position, don't miss out on this exciting opportunity and apply today at https://2020census.gov/jobs
2020 Census Jobs
Why Apply? Earn Extra Money. Could you use a little extra income? Jobs for the 2020 Census offer competitive wages that are paid weekly. Authorized expenses, such as mileage, are reimbursed for employees doing fieldwork.

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No experience or education is required!
*Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply!  Spanish, Chinese, and other languages are needed.

To learn more about positions near you, contact your local area Census office at 1-855-JOB-2020 (1-855-562-2020) or use the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 (TTY/ASCII).

 
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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.

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Utica, New York 13501

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