A huge thank you to Governor Mike Kehoe for the proclamation naming May 2025 as #CommunityActionMonth in the Show Me State! We are grateful for your support and your recognition of the importance of OAI and our sister agencies across this great state.

Sometimes you need help. Everyone does. Chelsea needed help while enrolled in an area nursing progam and got involved with Ozark Action's Family Support division. We're so happy we could help you! Congratulations on graduating!

OAI has an immediate opening for a Teacher Assistant at the Mtn. View Head Start Center. Interested applicants may pick up an application and position description at any OAI location or apply at oaiwp.org.

You might not be familiar with the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), but chances are you’ve seen its impact. CSBG helps fund several key programs at Ozark Action, helping local families take meaningful steps toward economic independence. #CommunityAction #CSBG

The state of Missouri has posted an interactive map of summer food programs across the state. mohealth.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappvie…

After losing everything in a house fire, Karen needed help. Ozark Action was there, working around the clock to get her housed and helping her start her life again.

In preparation for the upcoming school year, our Head Start staff participated in Adult and Pediatric First Aide and CPR. Did you know all Head Start and Early Head Start Staff are certified?

Join our team! OAI has openings at all Head Start locations for Substitutes. $14.05 per hour; Monday-Thursday, as needed; up to 36 hrs/week. Interested applicants may pick up an application at any OAI location or online at oaiwp.org by Wednesday, November 5.

OAI has an immediate openings in Head Start! Applicants may pick up an application and position description at any OAI location. Applications can also be accessed online at oaiwp.org.

We have two groups who have provided backpack food for all children in Houston and Licking Head Starts to take home, no questions asked! The staff would like to extent a huge thank you to these groups who help us serve the children in our care!

Our new Early Head Start classrooms in Ava, Bakersfield, Cabool, and West Plains will OFFICIALLY OPEN on November 12 and we have just a couple spots left to fill!! Call your local center to schedule an appointment or start the preapplication online at oaiwp.org

Ozark Action has an immediate opening for an Early Head Start teacher at Ava Head Start in Ava, MO. Interested applicants may apply by visiting oaiwp.org or by picking up an application at any OAI location. This position is open until filled or by March 9, 2026.

OAI is seeking a Director of Fiscal Operations. Interested applicants may apply at any OAI location or print application from oaiwp.org Application deadline is Friday, January 12, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.

OAI is seeking a Fiscal Technician. Interested applicants may apply at any OAI location or print application from agency website oaiwp.org. All applications must be received by 1/5/2026 @ 9:00 a.m.