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About GECAC:  Background

 

 

 

In response to the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 the Greater Erie Anti-Poverty Action Committee (GEPAC) was established in March of 1965, as a Community Action Agency mandated to sponsor economic opportunity programs in Erie City and County.  

Officially recognized by the City, County, and State; the Agency soon changed its name to the Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC), and quickly developed a wide range of programs in pre-school education, employment, training, and youth activities.

GECAC has steadily grown into a multi-faceted human and social service provider for educational, economic, and self-improvement assistance to residents in Erie, Pennsylvania.

  
 

Agency Facts and Figures

  
 Please click the link below to obtain an Agency Fact Sheet which outlines the number of clients served by each program. 
  
 Agency fact sheet details:     Agency Fact Sheet 2004-05.htm
  
 

Number of Employees by Division

 
DIVISION NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

Area Agency On Aging

79

CareerLink Services

20

Child Development

160

Drug and Alcohol Services

22

Education, Training and Community Services

94

Executive and Administrative

53
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Total Employees

428
   
 

Employment Opportunities

   
 

Equal Employment Opportunity Act

The Greater Erie Community Action Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, handicap and/or disability or age.  

Recruitment and Selection

Applicants/candidates for positions are selected for interview, based on their qualifications, suitability to the position, or special hiring requirements.  Every effort will be made to hire employees for positions which make the best use of their abilities and in which they will be able to achieve personal satisfaction.  Only applications for currently open positions will be accepted.  Be sure to check this page periodically for job openings. 

Current Openings

Cook    $7.73 - $10.08/hr. 

At Albion Kitchen, Northwestestern Senior Center, 9 Academy Street in Albion. (part -time) Monday - Thursday, 4 hrs/day, 8:30 am - 12:30 p.m. 

High School/GED or Two Years related work experience .  Able to prepare meals under the direction of the Lead Cook.  Pack meals in accordance with portion requirements and observe standards of health and sanitation.  Post employment and annual physical and TB test required .  Able to lift 50 pounds.  Must pass post employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.  Act 34 clearance required. 

QUALIFIED WELFARE RECIPIENTS AND QUALIFIED TARGETED VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Interested candidates should send a detailed resume and cover letter before 4:30 p.m., TUESDAY 12/23/08 to: 

GECAC
Human Resources Department
18 West Ninth Street
Erie, PA  16501
  

GECAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

 

 

Drivers

Substitute Bus Driver -  $10.15/hr.  Works as needed.  PA CDL School Bus License, with minimum of Class C P and S endorsements. 

Substitute Van Driver -  $8.61/hr.  Works as needed.  Valid PA drivers license. 

All Driver positions require High School/GED, safe driving record, 3 or more years driving experience.  Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, pass pre-employment drug test, physical exam and TB test as required.  Must have Act 33 and 34 clearances. 

Interested candidates should send a detailed resume and cover letter to:     

GECAC
Human Resources Department
18 West Ninth Street
Erie, PA  16501

**Note:  There is no deadline for Drivers positions, GECAC is always accepting applications for substitute drivers.

GECAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Financial Literacy Educator   $12.31/hr. 

Knowledge and skills in casework field as normally acquired through a Bachelors Degree or four years directly related experience.  Educational background in counseling, social work or communication.  Responsible for providing services to agencies to improve the knowledge-base of agency staffwho work with low-income working families.  Qualified candidate will be coordinating and conducting workshops on financial literacy, predatory lending and other topics.  Facilitates use of community rresources.  Caseworker management and public speaking skills needed.  Assess needs of agencies, developand implement training based on need, make apprpriate referrals for additional support services.  Knowledgeable of community and agency resources.  Excellent computer skills to maintain database and written records.  Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills needed.  Valid PA drivers license, private transportation and Act 33 and 34 clearances issued within the past 12 month required.  Full time position, complete benefit package. 

QUALIFIED WELFARE RECIPIENTS AND QUALIFIED TARGETED VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Interested candidates should send a detailed resume and cover letter before 4:30 p.m., TUESDAY 12/16/08 to: 

GECAC
Human Resources Department
18 West Ninth Street
Erie, PA  16501
  

GECAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

 

Home Delivered Meals Coordinator -  $9.72/hr. 

Part time position Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. daily High School/GED and experieince working with volunteers.  Able to dispatch meals on wheels volunteers delivering meals to consumers in the City of Erie and Erie County. Ensure that volunteeers have correct routing slips and make daily changes as needed.  Transport prepared foods from central kitchen to meals on wheels dispatch area.  Able to prepare and maintain required records and files.  Good communication and organizational skills needed.  Able to lift 25 pounds.  Must pass post employment and annual physical, drug screening and tine test.  Must have valid PA drivers license.  Current Act 33 and 345 clearances issued within the previous year required.   

Interested candidates should send a detailed resume and cover letter before 4:30 p.m., TUESDAY 12/23/08 to: 

GECAC
Human Resources Department
18 West Ninth Street
Erie, PA  16501
  

GECAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

 

Senior Center Aide  Part Time position, Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m., at the Union City Center, 27 Johnson St., Union City.  $7.73/hr. - $10.08/hr. 

High School/GED.  Basic knowledge of record keeping and office procedures, computer experince preferred.  Maintain recored, maintain inventory of equipment and supplies, maintain files, answer telephone and assist Center Director with programming.  Able to cooperatively with others and demonstrate initiative cdarrying out responsibilities.  Must pass post employment physical/TB test and be able to lift up to 25 lbs.  Act 34 clearance required.  

Interested candidates should send a detailed resume and cover letter before 4:30 p.m., TUESDAY 12/16/08 to:     

GECAC
Human Resources Department
18 West Ninth Street
Erie, PA  16501

GECAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

 

Applying For A Position

Applications for a job position can be obtained by visiting the GECAC Main Office at the 18 West 9th Street location.  Before applying make sure you have at least three (3) references, addresses, and phone numbers of your previous employers.  Applications should be filled out completely, as uncompleted applications will not be accepted. 

Residency Requirements

The hiring of any non-resident of Pennsylvania requires the decision of the Management Committee of the Board Directors. 

 

 

Success Stories

 

Helping People and Changing Lives . . . .What it means . . .

Each GECAC employee plays a significant part by providing access to the opportunities people  need to help themselves and change their lives.   Through advocacy GECAC strives to make our community more responsive to the needs of the poor and disadvantaged.    

"GECAC has changed my life for the better..."

  
 

Internships & Volunteer Work

 

Interested candidates should contact the Planning Department:

Phone:  (814) 459-4581 ext. 439

Edward Sitter, Planning
esitter@gecac.org

If you are interested in helping people and changing lives while acquiring job skills in a friendly environment, then an Internship or Volunteer experience with GECAC may be just what you are looking for.  

Internships and volunteer work are frequently available in the following fields and other areas: 

Adult Education
Case Work
Child Development
Clerical
Delivering Meals
Financial
Head Start
Information Technology
Mentoring

 

   

 

   
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