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 positions:
​​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: Taylor Springs, 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; 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.
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Outreach Resource Specialist​
Location/s: Taylorville, IL
Description: C.E.F.S. Outreach Resource Specialist position available in Christian County. This full-time position is located at the C.E.F.S. Outreach Office in Taylorville. As part of the Outreach team, this position will assist with waiting room activities including answering phones and greeting customers, scheduling, and office maintenance. This position may work directly with customers, under the guidance of other Outreach staff in defined areas including information and referrals, benefit enrollment, and assistance with the tax program. Associate degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required. Position is Monday
through Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Must meet pre-employment requirements. Hourly wage: $15.53/hr.
C.E.F.S. Meals on Wheels is hiring for the following positions:
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 communication 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: $20.25-$22.75.​
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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​​​​Classroom Aides
Location/s: Effingham, Shelbyville, 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, Taylorville, 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 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: $17.03
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Bus Monitor
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 Educator
Location/s: Christian and Montgomery County regions
Description: Full-year positions, 40- hrs./wk. M-F. Home visitor CDA credential required or equivalent coursework as part of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, with 480 hours of experience working with children aged 0-3 years old. High school diploma or equivalent required. Hourly wage: $20.31​
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Family Advocate
Location/s: Clay County
Description: Full-year, part-time position, 24-hrs./wk. covering Clay County with an office location in Louisville. Associate's degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required with at least three (3) years’ experience working with children and families. Hourly wage: $18.31
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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: $22.11-$26.85
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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: $17.03-$18.00
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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: $15.50
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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: $17.03.
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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:
​​​​​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 drivers 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 a passenger endorsement. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Benefits for a full-time position include health, dental, and vision insurance, vacation and flex leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, life insurance, 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan, and a $1,000 new hire incentive. Hourly wage: $18.03
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Full-Time Drivers​​
Location/s: Effingham 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, 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan, and a new hire incentive up to $1,000. Hourly wage: $17.03
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Part-Time Drivers​​
Location/s: Clay, Effingham, and Montgomery counties
Description: No experience needed, will train. Benefits for part-time drivers include vacation, flex, and sick time, life insurance, paid holidays, 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan, and a new hire incentive up to $500. Hourly wage: $17.03
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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