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Employment Opportunities Employment Application is located at the bottom of the page
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**Posted 9/12/24** Full-Time Equivalent Position Available Child
Care Start-up and Retention Navigator SMOC
is seeking a bilingual full-time equivalent (30-40 hours per week - flexible) Child Care Start-up and Retention Navigator
at the SMOC office located in Worthington to work in the Child Care Aware Wayfinder program. This
position will contribute to local and statewide efforts to improve access to child care for families by increasing the supply
of high-quality, licensed child care programs. The geographic focus of this position is the nine-counties of Region
8: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, and Rock Counties. Minimum
requirements include a degree in Early Childhood Development, Human Services, or related field. Experience and knowledge
of the child care delivery system preferred. Proficiency with computer programs required. This position requires
a bi-lingual candidate with excellent written and verbal skills to communicate with a large diversity of early childhood professionals
and clients including persons with limited English proficiency. Experience with community organizing, community engagement,
and outreach is beneficial. Salary range $29,503 - $43,865.
Application forms are available at SMOC, 1106 3rd Avenue, PO Box 787, Worthington, MN 56187 and online at
www.smoc.us Please submit agency application and resume to Karie Bursell,
Human Resources Director by 4:30 PM, Monday, September 30, 2024. Email and faxes accepted: kbursell@smoc.us or 507-376-3636. SMOC Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable
accommodation for special needs will be furnished upon request. "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER" |
**Position Available** Part-Time Head Start Home Visitor Pipestone, MN JOB
SUMMARY: Assisting
parents in the role as their child's first and most important teacher. Starting pay is $17.05 / hour. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Home Visitor - Provides early, continuous, intensive and comprehensive
child development and family support services that will enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellecutal development
of children.
- Work with parents with children and prenatal visits to expecting parents.
- Perform home visits
with families in their homes.
- Work with supervisor to coordinate community and agency resources to ensure comprehensive
for the family.
- Maintain
up-to-date documentation with each family that complies with regulations.
- Provide interpretation and translation services to families as needed.
- Participates in Head Start recruitment, advocacy and parent involvement
activies as required.
Adheres
to the Head Start Performance Standard. NON-ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS: Other duties
and responsibilities: - Participates in trainings, In-service, orientations,
- Completes
professional development plan, as updated regularly,
- Follow all procedures of the Minnesota Privacy Act,
- Be
a part of the Head Start team, accepting and performing duties as assigned,
- Promotes positive Community Awareness
of Head Start and SMOC.
Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: - High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Infant-Toddler CDA, Family Service Credential, or willingness
to obtain within first year of hire is required.
- Growing Great Kids / Growing Great Families certification or willingness
to obtain.
- Parent or past parent of Head Start children preferred.
- Have a valid drivers license and up-to-date
insurance on their vehicle (a driver report will be requested with our insurance company).
- CPR / First Aid certified
or willingness to obtain.
SKILLS / ABILITIES: - Bilingual skills strongly preferred.
- Ability
to work with parents and 0-3 age children.
- Ability to take directions from supervisor.
- Ability to lift and
carry supplies.
- Confidentiality.
Open until filled. Application forms are available
at SMOC, 1106 3rd Avenue, PO Box 787, Worthington, MN 56187 and online at www.smoc.us Please
submit application and resume to Barb Austin - Head Start Director. SMOC Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable
accommodation for special needs will be furnished upon request. "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER" |
Notice of Job Opening Prairieland Transit System Substitute and Part-Time Public Transit Bus Drivers Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council (SMOC),
a non-profit organization, is currently accepting applications for Substitute Part-Time Bus Drivers for Prairieland Transit
System (public transit for Nobles County). Drivers operate a 15-18 passenger bus to transport passengers
on a public transit routes and demand response throughout the City of Worthington Monday-Friday as well as county routes throughout
Nobles County; Part-Time driver hours are flexible. No evening or weekend hours. Minimum requirements include: - the ability to attain a CDL with passenger endorsement (not necessary for hire - can obtain during employment)the ability to lift and carry packages up to 30 pounds in weight
- the ability to operate and maintain a wheel chair lift
- the ability to communicate with
a large diversity of clients including persons with disabilities, elderly, children, and persons with limited English
- the ability to complete forms, documentation, and required paperwork
Must pass
pre-employment Drug Test (subject to random Drug and Alcohol Testing thereafter). DOT medical examination required upon hire
and current certification must be maintained. Starting wage $19.07/hour. Application forms are available at SMOC, 1106
3rd Avenue, PO Box 787, Worthington, MN 56187 and online at www.smoc.us. Please submit an agency application and
resume to Executive Director (Faxes accepted: 507-376-3636). Substitute
and back-up driver applications will be accepted until positions are filled. SMOC Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation
for special needs will be furnished upon request. "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER" |
**Notice of Job Opening** Prairieland
Transit System Central
Dispatch Staff Substitute/Back up ONLY Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council (SMOC),
a non-profit organization, is seeking a substitute dispatch staff at the SMOC office located in Worthington, MN for the Prairieland
Transit System. This position fills in intermittently during other dispatch staff vacancies (ie, vacations).
Receives and schedules requests for public transportation in Nobles County (Worthington City Bus, Worthington Dial-A-Ride,
Nobles County Heartland Express Routes) working closely with the general public and the Prairieland Transit System bus drivers.
Daily record keeping and data entry into computerized databases are required. Central dispatch staff assist in the implementation
of MNDOT policies and procedures. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and one year of office experience.
Bilingual skills beneficial. Good computer knowledge essential. This position requires a candidate with excellent telephone
skills to communicate with a large diversity of clients including persons with disabilities, elderly, children, and persons
with limited English. Must be able to work independently and as a team. Starting wage $16.91/hour. Application
forms are available at SMOC, 1106 3rd Avenue, PO Box 787, Worthington, MN 56187 and online at www.smoc.us. Please
submit an agency application and resume to Executive Director. (Faxes accepted: 507-376-3636). This position will be
opened until filled. SMOC Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation for special
needs
will be furnished upon request. "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER" |
Homemaker We are seeking caring and reliable individuals
for Homemaking
Services in the Nobles, Rock, Cottonwood, and Jackson
County areas. Homemakers assist clients
with homemaking duties such as cleaning and laundry.
Homemakers must have reliable transportation Application Deadline: Ongoing
$14.50 / hour with Flexible hours Ask for Marlen: 507-376-4195 Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council, Inc. 1106 3rd Avenue Worthington,
MN 56187 Telephone Number - 507-376-4195 or
Toll Free 1-800-658-2444 TTY - 507-372-7279 www.smoc.us "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER" |
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