Job Posting: Head Start Home Visitor
Location: Roseau County

Job Posting: Head Start Home Visitor
Location: Roseau County
Position Type: Full-Time (Hourly) 

Starting Wage: $21-$29 per hour

Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 403b Retirement with 4%match

Northwest Community Action, Inc. (NWCA) is seeking a warm and caring individual to join our team as a Head Start Home Visit. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful programs that help local families improve educational opportunities for low-income families with children.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Early Head Start Home Visitor is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive program for infants and toddlers through home visits and group socializations.
• This role focuses on supporting families by building on their strengths and empowering parents to recognize their vital role as their children’s primary educators.

Minimum Qualifications:

• • High School diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field preferred. An associate’s degree in early childhood education or a related field, with experience working with preschool children and families, is also acceptable.
  • A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and enrollment in a 2-year degree program in Early Childhood or a related field is considered.
  • Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a Family Service Credential or equivalent if responsible for Family Partnership Agreements.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.  Must be unbiased towards low-income families and racial and ethnic groups.  Must understand cultural diversity and differing values.  

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should apply through our website at nwcaa.org.  

NWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Questions can be emailed to Beth- beth.bud@nwcaa.org

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Job Posting: Head Start Paraprofessional
Location: Roseau and Warroad
Position Type: Full-Time (Hourly), School year

Starting Wage: $18-$20 per hour

Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 403b Retirement with 4%match

Northwest Community Action, Inc. (NWCA) is seeking a warm and caring individual to join our team as a Head Start Paraprofessional. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful classrooms that help local families improve educational opportunities for low-income families with children.

Key Responsibilities:

• The role of paraprofessionals in the classroom is to provide educational support for all children.
• Each classroom paraprofessional must possess or develop sufficient knowledge and skills in key areas, including emergency procedures, building orientation, roles and responsibilities, confidentiality, mandated reporting, and student safety.
• Paraprofessionals are expected to continuously develop their expertise related to the children they support. This includes gaining an understanding of disabilities, following lesson plans, and implementing appropriate follow-up activities to meet the educational and developmental needs of all children.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Possess or obtain a CDA credential or equivalent

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should apply through our website at nwcaa.org.  

NWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Questions can be emailed to Beth- beth.bud@nwcaa.org

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Job Posting: Head Start Teacher
Location: Roseau
Position Type: Full-Time (Hourly), School year 

Starting Wage: $26-$30.50 per hour

Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 403b Retirement with 4%match

Northwest Community Action, Inc. (NWCA) is seeking a warm and caring individual to join our team as a Head Start Teacher. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful programs that help local families improve educational opportunities for low-income families with children.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Head Start Teacher will develop and implement a comprehensive program for preschool children and provide education and support to families. This includes empowering parents to become their children’s primary educators.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, sharing duties with the paraprofessionals, Assistant Teachers, and Co-Teacher when applicable.
• Work and cooperate with parents to help them become teachers of their children and develop a positive self-image for both parent and child.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field preferred. An associate’s degree in early childhood education or a related field, with experience working with preschool children and families, is also acceptable.
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and enrollment in a 2-year degree program in Early Childhood or a related field is considered.
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a Family Service Credential or equivalent if responsible for Family Partnership Agreements.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should apply through our website at nwcaa.org.  

NWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Questions can be emailed to Beth- beth.bud@nwcaa.org

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Job Posting: Head Start Family Advocate
Location: Roseau County
Position Type: Full-Time (Hourly), school year 

Starting Wage: $21-$29.25 per hour

Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 403b Retirement with 4%match

Northwest Community Action, Inc. (NWCA) is seeking a warm and caring individual to join our team as a Head Start Family Advocate. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful programs that help local families improve educational opportunities for low-income families with children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists various families utilizing available resources, setting goals of improving self-sufficiency, and coordinates these with other service areas of Head Start/Early Head Start in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards. 
• Provides coordination with parents, community resources, and Head Start staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• • High School diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Human Services, Education, or a related field and/ or a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of A high school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience in early childhood education. Must possess or be willing to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an equivalent qualification with experience working with preschool children and their families.
  • Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a Family Service Credential or equivalent if responsible for Family Partnership Agreements.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.  Must be unbiased towards low-income families and racial and ethnic groups.  Must understand cultural diversity and differing values.  

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should apply through our website at nwcaa.org.  

NWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Questions can be emailed to Beth- beth.bud@nwcaa.org

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Job Posting: Family Services Advocate
Location: Northwest Community Action, Inc. – Badger, MN
Position Type: Full-Time (Hourly) Starting Wage: $21-$23 per hour

Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 403b Retirement with 4%match

Northwest Community Action, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Service Advocate to join our team. The Family Service Advocate will work closely with low-income individuals and families to provide support, resources, and guidance to move individuals and families toward financial stability and self-sufficiency. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement case management methods to encourage and support families/individuals who are seeking to improve the quality of life for themselves.
• Promote the development of skills necessary to enable participants to function successfully, in whatever role they choose to pursue in becoming economically independent.
• Promote positive self-concept/self-esteem among participants.
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to engage families in goal setting and behavior change
• Monitor and document progress towards goals and outcomes

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Strong background in social work or related field
• Experience with budgeting and money management
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and families in diverse situations
• Good communication and computer skills are a must
• Minimum of two-year degree in Human Services and/or related field or minimum of two years’ work experience in a related field.  

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should apply through our website at nwcaa.org.  

NWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Questions can be emailed to Randi at rjenson@nwcaa.org

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