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**Posted 9/16/24**

 

Head Start Classroom Teacher

Full-time

 

Head Start is looking for a classroom teacher at our Worthington Center.  The hours are full-time during the school year and part-time in the summer.  This is a non-exempt/hourly position. 

This position is primarily responsible for leading and overseeing the teaching of safety, health, dental, nutrition, self-help, self-esteem, social, language, literacy, problem solving, cognitive, and motor skills in the classroom; implementing curriculum based on knowledge of families’ and children’s needs and interests; working with Head Start staff to assure planning, organization, implementation and follow-through with comprehensive services, curriculum, Performance Standards, MN DHS Rule 3, and best practices in early childhood care and education. 

Minimum educational requirement is an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

 

Starting hourly wage is $20.16 for a 2-year degree and $21.37 for a 4-year degree.  Benefit package includes PTO, paid holidays, and available health, life, dental and vision insurance.

 

Interested individuals should submit an application to Human Resources Director by 4:30 on Friday, September 27th.  Application forms are available at SMOC, 1106 3rd Avenue, Worthington, on our website 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 Employer.

Reasonable accommodation for special needs

will be furnished upon request. 

  "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER" 





  

**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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