C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation
1805 South Banker Street
Effingham IL 62401
217.342.2193
Employment Opportunities
Work in a fulfilling career where you can make a significant difference in individual and families lives in Illinois.
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Employment applications may be obtained by clicking on the link below or at any C.E.F.S. County Outreach office or our administrative office located at 1805 S. Banker Street in Effingham. Prospective employees must meet pre-employment requirements. C.E.F.S. is an equal opportunity employer.
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Submission of employment applications and any required documents should be mailed to C.E.F.S. Personnel Dept., PO Box 928, Effingham IL 62401 or delivered in person to 1805 South Banker Street, Effingham IL 62401.
C.E.F.S. Outreach Program is hiring for the following position:
​Outreach and Literacy Resource Specialist​
Location/s: Effingham, IL
Description: The Outreach and Literacy Resource Specialist will assist the Outreach Office and Learning Center in providing services. As part of the Outreach and Literacy team, the Resource Specialist will assist with document collection, waiting room activities, scheduling, and office maintenance. The Resource Specialist will answer phones, greet customers, provide information and referrals, assist with benefit enrollment and VITA Tax Program, assist in preparing learner materials, assist in monitoring learners in the Learning Center, and enter data into both physical files and electronic databases. Qualifications include competency in computer software, good communication skills, and a positive attitude. High school degree or equivalent required. Associate degree preferred. Hourly wage: $15.53.
C.E.F.S. Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is hiring for the following position:
​Intake & Referral Specialist​
Location/s: Flora, IL
Description: We are looking for a pleasant, detail-oriented person to fill a position in our Clay County Outreach Office in Flora as LIHEAP Intake & Referral Specialist. The hours are 8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday seasonally, October through May. Additional working dates could extend past May depending on funding and program needs. The candidate will work one-on-one with customers, assisting them in applying for utility assistance. This job requires people and computer skills. High School diploma or GED required. Hourly wage: $15.80.
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​Intake & Referral Specialist​
Location/s: Montgomery County, IL
Description: Are you looking for a challenging, fast-paced, detail-oriented job with no nights or weekends? Do you like helping people? We are looking for a pleasant, detailed oriented person to fill a position in our Montgomery County Outreach Office in Taylor Springs as LIHEAP Intake & Referral Specialist. This is a full-time position, the hours are 8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday. The candidate will work one-on-one with customers, assisting them in applying for utility assistance. This job requires people and computer skills. High School diploma or GED required. Hourly wage: $15.80.
C.E.F.S. Meals on Wheels is hiring for the following positions:
Senior Services Specialist​​
Location/s: Clay County, IL
Description: The Senior Services Specialist will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Meals on Wheels and the Retired Senior Volunteer Programs in Clay County. This position is responsible for coordinating nutrition site activities and home delivered meals for the Meals on Wheels Program including recruiting and obtaining volunteers. The Senior Services Specialist will also work with community members and non-profits to establish volunteer opportunities within Clay County that meet the Retired Senior Volunteer Program guidelines. Candidates must be willing to meet with organizations and community leaders to establish volunteer opportunities, locate volunteers to fill positions, and complete weekly/monthly reports. Associates degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required and a valid driver’s license. Computer, Microsoft Office, and data entry skills are needed. Senior Services Specialist in Clay County with the base of operations in Flora. This is a day-shift full-time position Monday through Friday. Hourly wage: $16.01
Meals on Wheels Manager​​
Location/s: Effingham, IL
Description: C.E.F.S. is looking for a self-driven leader with strong communication skills to fill a key management position in its Meals on Wheels senior nutrition program. We are seeking someone who truly cares about improving the quality of life of seniors and who can manage the day-to-day program activities including oversight of senior meal sites and coordination of home-delivered meals to home-bound seniors. Excellent communications skills are needed for community relations, advocacy, recruitment of volunteers, and program fundraising. Bachelor's degree in nutrition, gerontology, social services, or related field preferred; Associate degree required with related field experience working with age 60+ population. Computer and Microsoft Office skills needed. Current Illinois food sanitation certification required or must be willing to obtain; valid driver’s license required. This position requires travel to monitor and provide support to Meals on Wheels Program sites within the C.E.F.S. service area in addition to travel for applicable training, speaking, and promotional events. Must understand and believe in the mission of Community Action and C.E.F.S. This position is a full-time, full-year position, 40-hrs./wk. M-F with the base of operations in Effingham, IL. Hourly wage: $22.75.
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Part-Time Assistant Cook/Delivery Driver​​
Location/s: Montgomery County, IL
Description: C.E.F.S. Meals on Wheels is currently hiring a part-time assistant cook/delivery driver in Litchfield. Duties include food prep, cooking, packaging meals for home delivery, checking quality, quantity, and temperature of food, and delivering meals to Meals on Wheels sites in Montgomery County. Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED and be willing to obtain the required food safety/handling certification(s) for the position. Hourly Wage: $15.50.
C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation is hiring for the following position:
​Receptionist/Administrative Secretary​​
Location/s: Effingham, IL
Description: C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation is hiring a full-time Receptionist/Administrative Secretary for the Effingham central office location. Responsibilities include performing front desk reception duties and telephone system operation while providing assistance through a variety of clerical duties to support the agency administration and the Head Start 0-5 Program. A high school diploma or equivalent with relevant office work experience required. Good customer service skills are necessary. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 software programs, including Adobe Acrobat Pro. Hourly wage: $16.01.
C.E.F.S. Outreach Program is hiring for the following position:
​​Outreach County Coordinator
Location/s: Montgomery County, IL
Description: C.E.F.S. is seeking an Outreach Coordinator in Montgomery County. Responsibilities include local office oversight and the implementation and management of C.E.F.S. programs within the county, including homeless and housing assistance, emergency food and shelter, budget and housing counseling, tax filing, utility assistance, and senior health insurance counseling. This position will also link programs that the agency operates with other existing county programs and services to ensure clients receive the most comprehensive assistance available. Bachelor’s degree preferred; associate degree required. Must be able to relate and communicate with the target population and community leaders. The base of operations is in Taylor Springs, IL. Hourly wage: $19.91.​​
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Outreach Housing Counselor
Location/s: Montgomery County, IL
Description: C.E.F.S. is seeking an Outreach Housing Counselor in Montgomery County. Duties include recruitment, intake, eligibility determination, assessment, counseling, casework, and the development of goals and perspectives to create stability and/or self-sufficiency for families and individuals served through the Outreach Housing Programs. This position assists in liaison work with all persons, parties, and entities, both public and private, as assigned. Duties will require local travel, training in rental and homeownership services, and home visits/inspections. The Housing Counselor also assists with food pantry duties located on-site. This position will require HUD Certification within 6 months of hire. Associate degree and/or experience in social services preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is required. The base of operations is at the Montgomery County Outreach office in Taylor Springs, IL. Hourly wage: $17.03.
C.E.F.S. Head Start Program is hiring for the following positions:
Education Specialist
Location/s: Effingham, IL
Description: Full-time/full-year position. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with experience teaching preschool children required. Responsibilities include assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of operational procedures for the Head Start preschool program and staff and center supervision and monitoring. Team leadership, team building, staff training, and development skills are needed. Must be at least 21. Hourly wage range: $25.85-$26.85. ​​​​​​​​
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Lead Teacher
Location/s: Vandalia Center
Description: School year position, 40 hrs./wk. M-F. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field with equivalent credit hours to a major in Early Childhood Education and one year of experience teaching preschool children preferred, Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with equivalent credit hours to a major in Early Childhood Education and one year of experience teaching preschool children required. Must be at least 21. Hourly wage range: $22.11-$26.85​
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Teacher Assistants
Location/s: Taylorville and Vandalia centers
Description: School year positions, 40 hrs./wk. M-F. Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and possess a preschool CDA or meet all requirements to submit an application to obtain a preschool CDA within 12 weeks of hire. Must be at least 19. Hourly wage: $17.03-$18.00.
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​​​​Classroom Aides
Location/s: Effingham, Taylorville, and Vandalia centers
Description: School year position, 40 hrs./wk. M-F. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be at least 18. Experience working with preschool-age children preferred. Hourly wage: $15.50.
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Bus Drivers
Location/s: Pana and Vandalia centers
Description: School year position, 40-hrs./wk. M-F. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have a CDL school bus license or able to obtain a school bus eligibility receipt from the Secretary of State driver license facility by which to obtain a CDL school bus license. Must be at least 21. Hourly wage: $17.03.
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Bus Monitors
Location/s: Vandalia Center
Description: School year position, 40-hrs./wk. M-F. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be at least 18. Hourly wage: $15.50.​​
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Parent Educators
Location/s: Christian County and Effingham County
Description: Full-time, full-year position, 40-hrs./wk. M-F. Minimum of a home-based CDA credential or comparable credential or equivalent coursework as part of an associate or bachelor’s degree (120 clock hours with at least 10 clock hours in each of the 8 CDA component areas) and 480 hours experience working with children aged 0-3 years old and obtain a home visitor CDA within 3 months of hire. Hourly wage: $20.31.​
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Substitute Teachers
Location/s: Open to all service areas
Description: School year positions, 40-hrs./wk. M-F. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field with equivalent credit hours to a major in Early Childhood Education and one year experience teaching preschool children preferred, associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with equivalent credit hours to a major in Early Childhood Education and one year experience teaching preschool children required. Must be at least 21. Hourly wage range: $22.11-$25.85.
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Substitute Teacher Assistants
Location/s: Open to all service areas
Description: School year positions, 40-hrs./wk. M-F. High school diploma or equivalent and possess a preschool CDA or meet all requirements to submit an application to obtain a preschool CDA within 12 weeks of hire. Must be at least 19. Hourly wage: $17.03-$18.00.
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Substitute Classroom Aides
Location/s: Open to all service areas
Description: School year positions, 40-hrs./wk. M-F. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be at least 18. Experience working with preschool-age children preferred. Hourly wage: $15.50.
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Substitute Bus Drivers
Location/s: Open to all service areas
Description: School year positions. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have a CDL school bus license or be able to obtain a school bus eligibility receipt from the Secretary of State driver's license facility by which to obtain a CDL school bus license. Must be at least 21. Hourly wage: $17.03.
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Substitute Bus Monitors
Location/s: Open to all service areas
Description: School year positions. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be at least 18. Hourly wage: $15.50.
C.E.F.S. Central Illinois Public Transit (CIPT) is hiring for the following positions:
Operations Manager
Location/s: Effingham, IL
Description: Central Illinois Public Transit of C.E.F.S. is seeking a detail-oriented candidate with supervisory experience to serve as Operations Manager. This position will be accountable for ensuring that the daily operations of CIPT are running efficiently, improving organizational processes and workflow, and ensuring the quality of transportation data. Responsibilities will include record keeping, quality review, staff supervision and development, developing and monitoring route scheduling to optimize efficiency, knowledge of all federal, state and local transit rules and regulations, C.E.F.S. and CIPT policies, and understanding of ITS software. The position will operate under the direction of the CIPT program director but must have the ability to work without direct supervision and promote a culture that encourages top performance and high morale. Full-time position Monday through Friday and includes an on-call rotation with a base of operations in Effingham with regular travel throughout the seven-county service area. Bachelor’s degree preferred in operations management, human resources, business or related field or experience which has led to the requisite skills and knowledge needed to perform job duties may be considered. High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience in operations or logistics a plus with a minimum of two years’ supervisory experience required. Knowledge of Excel, Word and similar software applications is required. Hourly wage: $22.98.​​
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​​Dispatcher/Driver
Location/s: Effingham, IL
Description: C.E.F.S. Central Illinois Public Transit/Effingham Public Transportation is hiring a full-time Dispatcher/Driver with a base of operations in Effingham. Dispatch responsibilities include scheduling transportation requests, coordination/monitoring of daily routes, management of contract routes, vehicle and driver assignments, maintaining communications with driver and operations, validation of daily trip sheets, and ensuring accuracy of records. Driver responsibilities include serving the public transportation needs with care to ensure the safety of the customers and vehicles, and providing exceptional customer service. Preferred candidates should possess strong computer skills, customer service aptitude, numerical and analytical skills, ability to think creatively, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Position is Monday through Friday. Must be willing to obtain a CDL with passenger endorsement. High School diploma or equivalent is required. Hourly wage: $18.03/hr.
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Full-Time and Part-Time Drivers​​
Location/s: Effingham County
Description: No experience needed, will train. Hourly wage: $17.03/hr. Benefits for full-time drivers include health, dental, vision, vacation, flex, and sick time, life insurance, paid holidays, 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan, and a $1,000 new hire incentive. Not interested in full-time, being a SUBSTITUTE DRIVER might be right for you! Choose the assignments you wish to accept; all we ask is that you are willing to work a minimum 3 days per month. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Class D license. Must be willing to obtain CDL during employment with agency provided training and support.
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​Substitute Public Transit Drivers
Location/s: Christian, Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Montgomery, Moultrie, and Shelby counties
Description: Not interested in full or part-time, being a SUBSTITUTE DRIVER might be right for you! Choose the assignments you wish to accept; all we ask is that you are willing to work a minimum of 3 days per month. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Class D license. Must be willing to obtain CDL during employment with agency-provided training and support. Hourly wage: $17.03