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
This is a full-time, professional project position that provides comprehensive education, screening and enrollment in FoodShare, Low Income Subsidy, Medicare Savings Program, Medicaid, and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This position coordinates with other county, community, and governmental agencies.
The Community Employment Specialist assists individuals with special needs as they work to achieve their vocational goals. This position establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of meaningful, competitive employment in community job settings. The successful candidate will work directly coaching individuals, negotiating with employers, and communicating with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR).
Hours: 15-29/week (7:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.) – Variable Days / Season Dates: May 24th – August 13th
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 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 Direct Service Provider assists people in attaining their goals and making everyday choices around community access and inclusion, physical well-being, relationships, and recreation. The position offers opportunities to share personal talents and requires creativity, excellent communication, and a sincere commitment to improving the lives of people with special needs.
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.
The Part Time Specialized Transportation Bus Driver is a part time position that is responsible for providing safe public transportation to the elderly and handicapped populations that we service. This will include on demand and route driving.
There are 2 positions available – weekends only/up to 16 hours per week.
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 by KAC employees.
This position is responsible for daily training of participants, maintenance, grounds keeping, and janitorial services at multiple sites that KAC maintains and owns. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and during seasonal/emergency situations.
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 strengthens families by providing education related to child development and providing connections to those resources.
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