Career Opportunities at GECAC
Join Our Team!
Throughout Erie County, we are looking for people excited by our vision to work toward a better future for our community by stabilizing households and promoting self-sufficiency. GECAC is committed to fostering a caring environment and creating a culture that makes GECAC a desirable workplace.
What We're About
GECAC is the largest anti-poverty organization in Erie County. With a budget of approximately $13 million and more than 110 staff, we help people and change lives daily. GECAC helps people throughout Erie County break the cycle of poverty, be self-sufficient, and achieve financial independence. We're looking for great people who share our passion and want to be part of our team!
Employment Benefits
- 401(k) Plan (with company match)
- Dental Insurance
- Direct Deposit
- Family and Medical Leave
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- Flexible Spending Accounts (pretax medical with a carryover)
- Group Life Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Payroll Deduction
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Vision Insurance
We understand that there is more to life than work…we want you to make the most of it.
- Annual Vacation Leave
- Casual Fridays
- Education/Career Development
- Employee Activities Association
- Employee Assistance Fund (a crisis/emergency fund for employees funded by employees)
- Employee Christmas Party
- Funeral Leave
- Length of Service Awards
- Paid Holidays
- Personal Leave
- Remote/Hybrid Schedule
- Sick Leave
Current Openings
Caseworker, Adult Protective Services
June 4th, 2024
Applications are being accepted for full-time positions in the Area Agency on Aging at GECAC for Caseworker positions for the Older Adult Protective Services.
Protective Services Caseworkers' duties may include: taking reports for crisis intervention; providing direct services to clients who are at risk or in an emergency situation; periodically reassessing care plans; providing general counseling; and making referrals. Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work/social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or other of the behavioral sciences; and 1-2 years of aging casework experience; with crisis services or law enforcement experience preferred. Experience in investigation resolution of problems in a crisis situation for resolution.
Provides advanced professional work investigating reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and/or abandonment. Develops service and care plans to manage direct services to clients who are in emergency or potential hazardous situations. Must be able to gather and analyze information on physical, psychological, and social factors contributing to client's crisis situation and identify appropriate methods for the resolution of the situation. The OAPS work is performed in accordance with established procedures and regulations. Sets priorities and organizes work which is done under a supervisor who also provides regular (weekly) technical assistance. Provides daily to weekly contact with clients requiring a higher level of expertise and supervision.
Payroll/Budget Analyst
May 21st, 2024
GECAC is seeking a Payroll/Budget Analyst who is able to work under moderate supervision and perform payroll related tasks by following established financial procedures as well as federal, state and local tax laws by using moderate exercise of initiative and judgment. Responsible for the preparation and distribution of all agency payrolls as designated by the Vice President/Finance. Responsible for the processing of the agency's health insurance billing, payments to taxing authorities for employee withholdings, completion of wage verification reports as well as any other payroll related reports as assigned. This position also must be able to follow established standard financial procedures in the following areas: the budgeting process, financial management and analysis of financial data and contract compliance within the Education Workforce Self-Sufficiency Division. Prepare and maintain budgets. Development of line-item budgets and forecasting expenditures. Monitor revenue and expenditures. Prepare and code purchase requisitions, assist with travel requests and storeroom order forms. Assist with annual physical inventory of fixed assets.
Maintenance/Repairman
March 15th, 2024
GECAC, the largest anti-poverty organization in Erie County, PA is seeking a Maintenance person in the Building Services Department of the Executive Division. With a budget of approximately $12 million and more than 110 staff, we help people and change lives on a daily basis. GECAC helps people throughout Erie County break the cycle of poverty, be self-sufficient and achieve financial independence. Will you join our team?
This rewarding Maintenance/Repairman position is full time Monday through Friday 8.0 hours per day flexible with core hours being between 7:00amto 4:00pm.
