Employment

Homemaker

Part-time

Make a difference in the lives of others by joining our great team of homemakers serving older adults in Wright County. Homemakers provide a variety of home-based services that include light household cleaning and incidental assistance with home management, while also providing companionship to adults age sixty (60) or above, requiring housekeeping assistance to maintain independence. Our mission is to provide home-based supportive services that increase the client's independence while reducing the likelihood of admission to long term care.

As a homemaker/housekeeper for WCCA, you will have a flexible schedule, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and mileage reimbursement.

Clients are located in Rockford, Delano, Annandale, Maple Lake, and Buffalo.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education (GED)
• Experience working with clients ages sixty (60) years or more and knowledgeable of county resources available to them preferred.
• Moderate knowledge and experience of common barriers that seniors face in living independently.
• Experience working with software such as Microsoft Excel for tracking and reporting services or ability to learn to track client interactions.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Physical ability to lift 35-40 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and crouch, etc. to perform household maintenance duties.
• Ability to effectively communicate, written and verbally, with family members, program staff and individuals within the elderly demographic.
• Ability to complete necessary training and orientations associated with the homemaker/companion role.
• Ability to complete thorough routine reports and correspondence relating to services provided.
• Ability to deal with simple problems quickly and without delegation within a personal home setting.
• Must exhibit mature, caring attitude, patience, dependability and compassion while understanding the need for patient confidentiality.
• Must have access to reliable transportation and a current driver’s license.
• Ability to attend job related training.
• Valid driver’s license, current car insurance

Specific Responsibilities:

• Arranging for transportation for the client for various needs.
• Assisting with scheduling appointments.
• Simple household repairs.
• Light meal preparation.
• Housekeeping such as dusting, sweeping/vacuuming, dishes, and laundry.
• Small de-cluttering housework tasks to maintain a clean, neat environment.
• Running errands (Shopping for food, clothing and supplies-must not transport client)
• Mail management/assist in letter writing, phone calls, etc.
• Providing resources to assist the individual with any of their additional unmet needs.
• Advocate/referrals for other WCCA programs and services and communicate these referrals to the program managers/coordinators.
• Remain compliant with funder request and requirements by staying within the scope of services allowed.
• Accurately and consistently recording services in electronic tracking system.
• Follow all fiscal policies and procedures as defined by WCCA.
• All other duties as assigned.

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

To complete and submit an application click “Apply”.

Head Start Teacher

WCCA center based Head Start programs provide free learning and development services for eligible families and their children ages 3 to 5 years old.

As a Head Start teacher you will be responsible to plan and implement curriculum to meet the individual developmental needs of children ages three to five years old from low-income families. You will work with children both individually and in groups as part of a collaborative classroom team in order to promote their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.

This position works 40 hours per week during the school year with benefits being offered year round.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, equivalent coursework, or otherwise meets the requirements of section 648(a)(3)(B) of the Head Start Act.
• Classroom experience as an Early Childhood Educator. Experience within a Head Start classroom is preferred.
• Must meet State Licensing requirements for First Aid and CPR certification, Child Passenger Safety training, physical examination, and Background Study.
• Experience and ability to work with Spanish speaking parents and children.

Pay: Starting at $33,569 per year

To complete and submit an application click “Apply”.

Head Start Assistant Preschool Teacher

Wright County Community Action (WCCA) is seeking assistant teachers to join our Head Start team who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. As an assitant teacher, you will work collaboratively with the teacher to implement daily activities which promote children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.

This position works 40 hours per week during the school year with benefits being available year round.

WCCA center based Head Start programs provide free learning and development services for eligible families and their children ages 3 to 5 years old.

Required Education and Experience:

• Have or are working towards a Child Development Associate credential (CDA), a state awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential; or
• Meet or exceed MN DHS Rule 3 qualifications for Assistant Teacher and are willing to complete a CDA within 2 years of hire.
• Classroom experience as an Early Childhood Educator. Experience within a Head Start classroom is preferred.
• Must meet State Licensing requirements for First Aid and CPR certification, Child Passenger Safety training, physical examination, and pass a MN DHS required background study.
• Experience with and ability to work with Spanish speaking parents and children preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to relate to and work with staff and parents.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to utilize and operate computers in child activities.
• Must be able to act as bus monitor.

Pay: Starting at $30,099 per year

To complete and submit an application click “Apply”.

Head Start Classroom Aide

WCCA is seeking classroom aides to join our Head Start team who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. You will be responsible to assist in the implementation of program activities, including the daily tasks that establish the basic foundation for a healthy and safe environment for Head Start children.

This position works up to 28 hours per week during the school year only.

WCCA center based Head Start programs provide free learning and development services for eligible families and their children ages 3 to 5 years old.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or enrolled in a GED program.
• Must have or be currently working toward obtaining a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). CDA must be obtained within 2 years of being hired.
• Must meet State Licensing requirements for First Aid and CPR certification, Child Passenger Safety training, physical examination, and pass a MN DHS required background study.
• Experience or ability to work with pre-school age children.
• Experience with and ability to work with Spanish speaking parents and children preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to relate to and work with staff and parents.
• 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.

Pay: starting at $18.69/hr

To complete and submit an application click “Apply”.

Head Start Substitute Teacher

Full-time (40 hours per week) and Part-time (up to 28 hours per week) openings.

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

Full-time (40 hours per week) and Part-time (up to 28 hours per week) openings.

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”.