Employment

Community Navigator (Spanish)

As part of the WCCA team, all employees work to help us achieve our mission. This position is part of the Family & Community Resource Center (FCRC), a strategy aimed at building, streamlining, and continuously improving the coordination of services to meet the needs of local individuals and families. The primary role of the Community Navigator is to assist in empowering, engaging, organizing, and advocating on behalf of the multicultural population throughout Wright County, MN. Additionally, this position will support other Community Services programs through client intake, program triage, and by providing MNsure Navigation.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree or higher in social work, family development, human services, psychology, or related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Knowledge and experience working with community education, health, nutrition, or social services-related organizations collaboratively.
• Knowledge of the five protective factors and the Strengthening Families approach, preferred.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain MNsure certification within 6 months of hire.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Must have knowledge and experience in child development, principles of child health, safety, nutrition, adult learning principles, and/or family dynamics.
• Must possess good organizational skills with sensitivity to details and confidentiality.
• Must have good grammar and writing skills.
• Must have the ability to write and speak English and Spanish fluently.
• Must be culturally competent.
• Must have basic technology competencies.
• Must possess an interest in children and their families.
• Must possess the ability to work effectively with others and be sensitive to their needs.
• Must be able to work evenings, if necessary, to accommodate clients’ schedules and other work activities/events.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a reliable personal vehicle available for business-related travel.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.

Job Functions and Responsibilities::

• Outreach to and connect with the target population throughout the county
• Establish a trusting and caring relationship with individuals and families.
• Serve as an advocate between community resources and participants.
• Provide services and experiences in alignment with the Strengthening Families approach and promote the five protective factors.
• Provide crisis intervention, assessment, case management, counseling, and referrals to clients as needed.
• Support family empowerment, involvement in the program, and positive family relationships.
• Provide individual counseling to clients regarding health insurance needs confidentially.

Job Types: Full-time, Exempt

WCCA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

To complete and submit an application click “Apply”.

Head Start Substitute Classroom Aide

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or enrolled in a GED program.
• Must be currently working toward obtaining a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), have obtained a CDA, Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree. Those that are working on their Child Development Associate Credential must obtain it within 2 years of being hired.
• Experience or ability to work with pre-school children.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to relate to and work with staff and parents.
• Must meet State Licensing requirements for First Aid training, CPR training, Child Passenger Safety training, physical examination and Applicant Background Studies.
• Experience/ability to work with Spanish speaking parents and children.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Must be able to utilize and operate computers in child activities.
• Must be able to act as bus monitor.

Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the center site is maintained in accordance with local, state and national program standards and licensing requirements
• Follow all sanitation guidelines by washing, cleaning and sanitizing all food related surfaces, utensils and flooring
• Empty all trash receptacles
• Set up/tear down center equipment
• Purchase all required groceries
• Maintain proper storage of food and utensils
• Serve breakfast/lunch/snack family-style to children
• Complete all CACFP food paperwork in a timely manner
• Maintain staff ratio at all times when children are present.
• Interact with children in a positive proactive manner.
• Conduct/assist with tooth brushing, use of restroom, and hand washing activities.
• Assist Center Teacher with implementation and monitoring of center activities.
• Assist with health, nutritional, and developmental observation/assessment and attendance documentation.
• Act as a bus monitor on assigned routes.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Attend and participate in assigned job related meeting and functions including center, program and agency staff meeting and training assist in maintaining student files and computerized and manual documentation necessary to program operations
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $19.13 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 20 per week
Benefits: Flexible schedule
Schedule: Monday to Friday

Statement of Understanding:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list or responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Wright County Community Action. WCCA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To complete and submit an application click “Apply”.

Head Start Teacher

The Head Start Teacher plans and implements daily center-based activities to foster social, emotional and cognitive development for enrolled Head Start preschool children. The Teacher oversees daily operations, manages a safe classroom environment, and supervises the assistant teacher and aide at the assigned location.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, or coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education.
• Experience teaching preschool children.
• Must meet State Licensing requirements for First Aid training, CPR training, Child Passenger Safety training, physical examination and applicant background study.
• Experience and ability to work with Spanish speaking parents and children preferred.
• Experience within a Head Start classroom is preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to relate to and work cooperatively with children, staff and parents.
• Ability to relate to and work comfortably with parents and children of low-income families, children with special needs and parents and children of diverse backgrounds.
• Must be able to attend occasional evening activities, as required.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with inter-agency preschool education, human services, and related providers.
• Must have access to transportation for regular, local business and travel.
• Must be able to utilize and operate computers in daily operations.
• Must be able to act as bus monitor.
• Abilities in Spanish desired.

Job Type: Contract, Full-Time

WCCA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

To complete and submit an application click “Apply”.

Head Start Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teachers implement daily activities for enrolled families and children and assist staff with daily center-based operations. Substitutes work at our Head Start Centers, located in: Annandale, Buffalo, Delano, Howard Lake, Monticello, Mound, Rogers, and Montrose.

Pay: $18.69 – $24.71/hr

To complete and submit an application click “Apply”.

Head Start Substitute Assistant Teacher

Substitute Assistant Teachers assist the Head Teacher with planning and daily implementation of the Head Start center-based activities for low-income families and children.

Substitutes work at our Head Start Centers, located in: Annandale, Buffalo, Delano, Howard Lake, Monticello, Mound, Rogers, and Montrose.

Pay: $18.69 – $24.71/hr

To complete and submit an application click “Apply”.