Job Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in employment with us. Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, Inc. offers competitive salaries and benefits. Current employment opportunities are listed below. Please read the complete job description as it provides supplemental information on essential job functions and minimum qualifications.

An employment application, along with a resume and cover letter, should be mailed or faxed to:
Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, Inc.
Virginia Embree, Director of Administration & Personnel
309 Spangler Drive, Richmond, KY 40475
859/624-2049 (fax)

Incomplete applications will not be considered for employment. Recruitment and hiring will be done on the basis of the applicant's abilities, skills, experience, and other job related measures. You can also go to the Foothill’s Main Office, located at 309 Spangler Drive in Richmond, during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and fill out an application on site. You are encouraged to bring a copy of your resume and a cover letter to be included with your application.

Positions are also advertised as they become available in the following newspapers: Lexington Herald-Leader, Richmond Register, Winchester Sun, Clay City Times, Berea Citizen, and Estill County Tribune or contact the Human Resource Manager. Please check these newspapers for current available positions.

Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital or veteran status.

Current Job Opportunities

Home Care Aide
Kentucky River Foothills has an immediate opening for a Home Care Aide in Madison County. $7.25 per hour; M-F, 30-37.5 hours per week. Position includes benefits. High School Diploma or GED required. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and be sensitive to the needs and problems of the older person. Agency policy regarding drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check applies. Send resume with work experience and references to Kentucky River Foothills; 309 Spangler Drive; Richmond, KY 40475; Attn: HR Department, or via email to Virginia Embree. Position will remain open until filled. EOE.

PT Teachers/Teacher Aides
Kentucky River Foothills is accepting applications for PT Teachers/Teacher Aides at the Richmond Child Care Center. High School Diploma required. Prior experience in a child care setting preferred. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. Agency policy regarding criminal background check and drug and alcohol screening applies to these positions. Send resume with work experience and references to Virginia Embree or by mail to Kentucky River Foothills; 309 Spangler Drive; Richmond KY 40475; Attn: HR Director. Positions will remain open until filled. EOE.

FT Family Services Worker
Kentucky River Foothills’ Head Start has an opening for a FT Family Services Worker. Degree in Social Work, Family Studies, or related field preferred. Mail resume including references, education, and work experience to Health Services Coordinator; Kentucky River Foothills Head Start; 501 South Keeneland Drive; Richmond, KY 40475. Deadline to apply is February 1, 2012. EOE.

FT Teacher
Kentucky River Foothills’ Head Start has an opening for a FT Teacher in Powell County.. IECE or related degree required. Background checks and drug screens are required prior to employment. A resume including references, education, and work experience should be sent to Kentucky River Foothills’ Head Start; 501 South Keeneland Drive; Richmond, KY 40475. Attn: K.C. Alleruzzo. Position will remain open until filled. EOE.

Substitute Teachers
Kentucky River Foothills’ Early Head Start is accepting applications for Substitute Teachers in Clark, Estill, Madison, and Powell counties. Minimum of Infant/Toddler CDA required. Must be willing to travel the service area. A drug test and criminal record check is required prior to employment. Send resume including references, education, and work experience to Kentucky River Foothills’ Head Start; 501 South Keeneland Drive; Richmond, KY 40475. Attn: Sonja Cole. Positions will remain open until filled. EOE.

Education Aides
Kentucky River Foothills’ Head Start is accepting applications for Education Aides in Madison county. High School Diploma or GED required, CDA and relevant experience preferred. A drug test and criminal record check is required prior to employment. Send resume including references, education, and work experience to Kentucky River Foothills’ Head Start; 501 South Keeneland Drive; Richmond, KY 40475. Attn: Karen Davenport. Positions will remain open until filled. EOE.

Navigator/Enabling Service Specialist
Kentucky River Foothills’ Health Care for the Homeless program is accepting applications for a full-time Navigator/Enabling Service Specialist to educateparticipants in matters related to health maintenance and disease prevention, provide case management, transportation, advocacy, and other supportive services. A HS Diploma or GED required. Prior experience strongly preferred. Must have a valid KY driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be willing to travel the service area (Estill and Powell counties) as needed. Agency drug and alcohol policy and criminal background check applies to this position. Please send resume and cover letter to Kentucky River Foothills; 309 Spangler Drive; Richmond, KY 40475; Attn: HR Director. Positionwill remain open until filled. No phone calls please. EOE.

Billing Specialist
Kentucky River Foothills’ Health Care for the Homeless Program is accepting applications for a part-time Billing Specialist to review billing procedures and make recommendations for improvement. Position is part-time. Prior experience with medical office billing (including accounts receivable and coding) required. Agency drug and alcohol policy and criminal background check applies to this position. Please send resume and cover letter to Kentucky River Foothills; 309 Spangler Drive; Richmond, KY 40475; Attn: HR Director. Position will remain open until filled. No phone calls please. EOE.