Paducah Water, a public water utility in Paducah, Kentucky, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Administrative Assistant. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Administrative Assistant will perform administrative responsibilities for the General Manager, Department Heads and Board, in addition to performing some human resources and public information functions.

 The Administrative Assistant will:

• Prepare clear and accurate correspondence from dictation, written reports, and/or oral instruction.
• Schedule monthly and called board meetings and board committee meetings, prepare meeting agendas and packets, attend all board meetings, in addition to committee meetings if requested, record and prepare minutes, notes and/or committee recommendations from meetings.

• Maintain personnel files, maintain the employee database, create and maintain various databases and spreadsheets. Manage office files in accordance with the State records retention system.

• Administer the group benefits program, provide health insurance claims assistance to employees as needed, processes workers’ compensation claims, oversee and maintain records on general liability, auto, and other property and casualty claims, including preparing injury/accident/damage reports, etc.

• Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitudes toward agency goals. Coordinate physicals, drug testing, background checks and industrial screenings for all new hires. Enroll employees in benefits at the appropriate times. Meet with retiring/terminating employees to conduct exit interviews and make recommendations to management on continuous improvement.
  
  
• Assist in preparation of employee policies, procedures, handbook, etc., partners with employees and management to communicate various human resource policies, programs, government regulations, etc.

 Qualifications:

1. Valid driver’s license.
2. High school diploma or GED required.
3. Clerical experience required, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
4. A minimum of five years of similar experience is required.
5. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources or related field preferred.
6. Board agenda, minutes preparation, writing experience preferred.
7. Background in human resources and general insurance helpful.

Cornerstone of Hope, Inc. (COH) provides adminsitrative and staffing services to organizations in Kentucky. We have several Crisis Response Advocate positions open with a placement site of Merryman House. 

Work Schedules

Friday through Tuesday, 7AM - 3PM

Monday through Thursday, 2PM - 12AM 

PRN (as needed)

Required Skills: 

1. Must be proficient in computer skills.

2. Must be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. 

3. Must be able to demonstrate critical thinking. 

4. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. 

Preferred Experience: High School education or equivalent

Experience:

1. Experince in customer care setting.

2. Knowledge of Dynamics of Domestic Violence and Trauma Informed care.

3. Must have a valid driver's license. 

4. Must be 18 years or older.  

Job Summary: 

The Crisis Response Advocate provides direct services to individuals and families withing the emergency shelter through the crisis line. This safety-minded staff member is responsible for the "life-saving" aspect of the agency mission. The CRA will be tasked with providing trauma informed care, crisis intervention, support for communcal living, and referrals to other departments and agencies. The CRA will embody the organization's mission to Save, Build, and Change Lives through the core advocacy values. Empowerment and Transformation through compassion, dignity, and courage. 

Duties: 

1. Collaborate with departments to ensure effective communication occurs to meet client needs. 

2. Ensure positive communication with partnerting agencies and community. 

3. Interact with residents with courtesy and solution focsued approaches. 

4. Familiarize clients with services. 

5. Provide teammates with support. 

6. Maintain shelter inventory. 

7. Provide suggestions for improvement. 

8. Maintain accurate records. Complete all shft duties as assigned such as cleaning, documentation, submitting reports.

9. Respond to crisis and LAP calls. 

10. Understand and assist survivors with completing documents. 

11. Attend trainings. 

12. Prepare and maintain files, logs, client boards, and other specific information. 

13. Attend mandatory meetings and trainings. 

14. Maintain the facilitiy clean.  

The River Discovery Center in Paducah, KY, is seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for the Center’s general operations, including planning, organizing, budgeting, fundraising, managing finances, directing activities through the staff, and implementing Board policy to accomplish the Center’s mission. This is a full-time salaried position.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years’ experience in administration of a museum, non-profit, or river-related industry
• Experience working with local businesses
• Proven record of fundraising success