Employment

Employment Opportunities

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Full-Time Position Available (posted 7/8/24)
Registered Nurse/Public Health Nurse

Full-time position with our Sexual and Reproductive Health Services clinics, providing clinical services to individuals in our rural area. The position will be based in our Worthington MN clinic, however, travel may be required for outreach and to help at other clinic locations. RN/PHN will provide clients with education necessary to make informed decisions for their reproductive health needs, will operate outreach, and provide clinical services to patients.

Day-to-day tasks:
·        Counseling related to population health, infectious disease, risk behaviors and maintain confidentiality is key. Empathy for people.
·        Ability to communicate both orally and written and with the help of interpreters if needed.
·        Knowledge of HIPAA and data privacy in all methods of communication and record keeping.
·        Organizational skills, critical thinking and time management.
·        Knowledge of various software programming.
·        Valid Minnesota Driver’s License. Available for travel as job necessitates.
·        Able to lift and carry supplies for weekly clinics.
·        Occasional excessive work speeds. Standing and walking during weekly clinics.
·        Bilingual ability is preferred.

Education and Experience:
·        Minnesota RN Licensure -Bachelor’s Degree in Science of Nursing or Nursing Arts.
·        Public Health Certification Required or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire
·        Two years’ experience in the delivery of Public Health Nursing Services in a rural setting preferred
·        Infectious Disease Case Management Required

Starting hourly wage is $35.78.
Benefit package includes PTO, paid holidays, available health, life, dental and vision insurance, plus a retirement contribution.

Interested individuals should submit an application to the Human Resources Director by Wednesday, July 24^th. Application forms are available at SMOC, 1106 3^rd Avenue, Worthington, on our website at www.smoc.us, or by calling 507-376-4195. Applications are accepted via email to kbursell@smoc.us, fax (507)376-3636, or can be dropped off at the SMOC Worthington office.
"SMOC IS 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"