Since 1964 the Kenosha Achievement Center (KAC) has been creating opportunities for the personal growth and success of persons with special needs. KAC does this by removing barriers, changing perceptions and building confidence.
The Kenosha Achievement Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
View the job listings below and download the full description for information on each position, including qualifications, compensation and to whom to apply.
Send your completed application to or Kenosha Achievement Center, 1218 79th Street, Kenosha, WI 53143
The Direct Service Provider encourages and supports people with special needs to lead self-directed lives and to participate fully in their community. This position implements person-centered plans toward a life of opportunity, well-being, freedom and contribution.
The Case Manager is a professional position that provides support, training and program planning for adults with disabilities based on the individuals’ strengths, needs and interests.
Early Head Start Family Advocate/Playgroup Facilitator
Job Description
The Early Head Start advocate provides in home visiting services to eligible families that are pregnant or have children who are birth to 3 years old. This position also facilitates playgroups for families with small children. This position strengthens families by providing education related to child development and providing connections to those resources.
This professional delivery of service position is responsible for providing educational assistance to qualified children and their families enrolled in the Early Intervention Program. The educational experiences would occur both individually and in small groups.
The Navigator will facilitate ongoing relationships with families enrolled in Help Me Grow Kenosha who are also part of the Early Intervention Program (EIP) and Early Head Start (EHS). This is a grant-funded project.
The Driver position is responsible for providing safe transportation for workers with disabilities to and from the Great Lakes Naval Base. This position is part time, 14 hours a week.
The schedule is Saturday and Sunday split shift 1:30 – 5:30 pm and 8:30 – 11:30 pm.
The Transportation Dispatcher is responsible for maintaining accurate information for the KAC’s transportation dispatch office. This includes being the primary contact for anyone requesting the use of KAC’s transportation fleet.
Hours: Seasonal – 7:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. the day after Kenosha Kingfish home game dates
OR
Hours: Seasonal – 7:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at Green Ridge Cemetery
The Job Coach is a part time, flexible hour position that provides individualized support and on-the-job training for youth and adults with special needs.
The Director of Development creates and implements strategies for fundraising and marketing. This position is responsible for all aspects of KAC’s development activities including donor development, planned giving, fund raising campaigns and events, volunteer management, and preparation of media materials and marketing. This position has the responsibility to identify and raise funds necessary for operational sustainability along with the responsibility for the promotion and maintenance of the organization’s public image. The Director of Development works alongside the small team to accomplish goals.
The Specialized Transportation Bus Driver is a full time position that is responsible for providing safe public transportation to elders and people with disabilities. This will include on demand and route driving. The schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Early Head Start advocate works full time providing in home visiting services to eligible families that are pregnant or have children who are birth to 3 years old.
Set schedule between 6 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Sunday
This position is responsible for the preparation and packaging of meals at the Racine Youthful Offenders Correctional Facility (ROYCF). In addition, this position assigns and monitors tasks of the kitchen assistants to meet production schedules. The kitchen is secure and staffed only by KAC employees.
The Speech Therapist is a professional position that is responsible to provide a range of on-site and off-site speech therapy to special needs infants and toddlers that are enrolled in the Early Intervention Program (Birth-3). This position will provide services that promote developing communication skills through the treatment of language disorders.
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