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.
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.
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. Economic Opportunity Corporation is hiring for the following position:
Receptionist/Administrative Secretary
Location/s: Effingham, IL
Description: CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation is hiring a full-time Receptionist/Administrative Secretary for its Effingham central office team. As a Receptionist/Administrative Secretary, this is an opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others, creating a positive first impression, and being part of meaningful work that supports individuals, families, and communities. Responsibilities include: front desk reception duties (process mail, deliveries, greeting and assisting visitors); phone system operations; clerical support for agency administration; data entry and filing for the Head Start 0-5 Program; light housekeeping tasks. What we are looking for: High school diploma or GED required, relevant office work experience, takes pride in providing excellent customer service, able to communicate with care and respect, strong computer (Microsoft Office 365) and data entry skills, and a valid driver's license. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Hourly wage: $16.51
C.E.F.S. Weatherization Program is hiring for the following position:
Housing Weatherization Assessor/Final Inspector
Location/s: Effingham, IL
Description: C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation is hiring a full-time Housing Weatherization Assessor/Final Inspector. Responsibilities include performing initial home weatherization assessments and quality control final inspections, identifying and coordinating work orders and repairs, entering and tracking assessments and work from initiation to completion, etc. Flexible 10-hour workdays and issuance of an agency vehicle with paid training provided to obtain required certifications for position. Associate degree in applied engineering, construction trades or related field is preferred although
experience which has led to the requisite skills and knowledge needed to perform required duties may be considered in place of a degree; high school diploma or equivalent required. Must meet pre-employment requirements. Starting hourly wage: $24.00.
C.E.F.S. Outreach Program is hiring for the following positions:
Outreach Housing Counselor
Location/s: Taylor Springs, IL
Description: 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, and also assists with food pantry duties located on site. This position will require local travel, training in rental and homeownership services, and home visits/inspections. HUD Certification is required within 6 months of hire. Associate degree and/or experience in social services preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is required. Hourly wage: $17.53
C.E.F.S. Senior Services is hiring for the following positions:
Meals on Wheels Site Supervisor (Part-Time)
Location/s: Teutopolis, IL
Description: The CEFS Meals on Wheels Program is currently seeking a part-time site supervisor in Teutopolis. This position is responsible for operating the Meals on Wheels congregate site and packaging meals for the home-delivered meals program. Duties include managing portion control, temperature, and time control for food, maintaining cleanliness of the dining area and food preparation site, coordinating site activities, recruiting, managing, and scheduling volunteers to assist in home food delivery, and maintaining daily paperwork, donation deposits, and participant records. Hours 12.5 per week. Hourly wage: $16.00
C.E.F.S. Head Start Program is hiring for the following positions:
Lead Teachers
Location/s: Shelbyville and Taylorville centers
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: $22.61-$27.37
Teacher Assistants
Location/s: Louisville (2 positions) and Taylorville centers
Description: School year positions, 40 hrs./wk. 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: $17.53-$18.50.
Classroom Aide
Location/s: Louisville Center
Description: School year position, 36-40 hrs./wk. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be at least 18. Experience working with preschool-age children preferred. Hourly wage: $16.00.
Classroom Aide
Location/s: Effingham Center
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: $16.00
Bus Driver
Location/s: Louisville and Shelbyville centers
Description: School year position, 32-40 hrs./wk. 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: $17.53.
Bus Monitor
Location/s: Louisville Center
Description: School year position, 32-40 hrs./wk. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be at least 18. Hourly wage: $16.00.
Lunch Aide
Location/s: Louisville and Taylorville centers
Description: School year position, 20-25 hrs./wk. M-F. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be at least 18. Hourly wage: $16.00
Parent Educator
Location/s: Effingham County
Description: CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation is looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and
motivated Parent Educator for the Head Start 0-5 Program in Effingham. Parent Educators provide home-based education and family support services to Early Head Start enrolled pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and their families. Responsibilities and duties include: implementing research-based curricula during home visits, developing individualized lesson plans, supporting child development and school readiness through screenings, assessments, and family-centered services, connecting families with community resources, maintaining accurate records, collaborating with parents, staff, and community partners to help families meet their goals, support health, nutrition, mental health, disability, transition, recruitment, and parent engagement activities, and promotes positive, respectful, and culturally responsive relationships with families. This is a full-time/full-year position. Hourly wage: $20.81
Substitute Teachers
Location/s: Open to all service areas
Description: 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: $22.61-$27.37
Substitute Teacher Assistants
Location/s: Open to all service areas
Description: 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: $17.53-$18.50
Substitute Classroom Aides
Location/s: Open to all service areas
Description: High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be at least 18. Experience working with preschool-age children preferred. Hourly wage: $16.00
Substitute Bus Drivers
Location/s: Open to all service areas
Description: 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 license facility by which to obtain a CDL school bus license. Must be at least 21. Hourly wage: $17.53.
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: $16.00
C.E.F.S. Central Illinois Public Transit (CIPT) is hiring for the following positions:
Public Transit Driver/Driver Trainer
Location/s: Effingham, IL
Description: Central Illinois Public Transit is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Driver/Driver Trainer to maintain driver excellence and ensure best practices are in place. This position develops and implements driver training, conducts annual competency testing, maintains training documentation, and provides fill-in driving support for public transit services as needed. This position will be based in Effingham but will require travel to all counties within the CEFS service area. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: develop, implement, and document group and on-site driver trainings; train drivers on safety practices, customer service, record keeping, preventative maintenance, emergency procedures, passenger assistance, accident reporting, professional conduct, proper use of seat belts, life operation, and other driver handbook requirements; conduct annual driver competency testing; observe drivers on routes, recommendations on retraining; maintain driver training records, track testign performance; assist drivers and maintenance staff in obtaining required CDL and passenger endorsement requirements; serve as substitue driver and provide safe, reliable transportation for the general public while obecying traffic laws. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, multi-passenger transportation driving experience, and current valid Class C CDL with passenger endorsement preferred or willing to obtain within 3 months. Hourly wage: $18.95
Public Transit Dispatcher/Driver
Location/s: Effingham, IL
Description: We’re hiring a full-time Dispatcher/Driver (Monday - Friday) to help keep our community connected—and we’d love for you to be part of our mission. This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same. As a dispatcher, you’ll be the hub of daily operations—coordinating rides, supporting drivers, keeping routes on track, and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. As a driver, you’ll be the friendly, dependable face our riders rely on—safely transporting passengers and delivering exceptional customer service with care and respect. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people, stays organized under pressure, and takes pride in doing meaningful work. Strong customer service and computer skills are important. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and you must be willing to obtain a CDL with passenger endorsement—we’ll support you along the way. The position is located in Effingham, IL. Hourly wage: $18.53
Public Transit Drivers (Full-Time, Part-Time, and Substitutes)
Location/s: Clay, Effingham, Fayette, and Montgomery counties
Description: No experience needed, will train. Benefits for full-time drivers include health, dental, vision, vacation, flex, and sick time, life insurance, paid holidays, and 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan. (Not interested in being a full-time driver, substitute drivers will be considered. 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: $17.53