Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is a nonprofit community action agency serving south-central Minnesota since 1965. We partner with individuals, families, and communities to promote economic stability and opportunity through housing, transportation, employment, education, and supportive services.
We proudly serve Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties.
Our values guide everything we do:
Build Supportive Relationships: Meaningful partnerships strengthen people and communities.
Empower People: Everyone deserves an opportunity to set and reach their goals.
Promote Dignity: We deliver equitable services that respect and value all people.
Work Together: Support the people we serve, each other, and our partners across programs.
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION: Responsible for providing Head Start Home Base services to enrolled participants. Direct services include family services, education, health, mental health, and nutrition services. Provide referrals and connect families to community resources. Conduct outreach and recruitment and provide a weekly Home Visit to families. Develop and maintain professional working relationships with families, partners, co- workers, and supervisors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCITIONS OF THE JOB:
Responsible for conducting outreach, recruitment, and applications.
Responsible for weekly Home Visits to assigned families and children.
Responsible for providing Health, Mental Health, and Nutrition services to enrolled families.
Responsible for the classroom learning environment during school time experiences. Responsible for following the program curriculum and assessment.
Responsible for Family Partnerships and Goal Setting with enrolled families.
Responsible for Parent Engagement and Community Partnership building.
Responsible for completing required paperwork and data entry accurately and in a timely manner according to program requirements and the Forms Routing Checklist. Responsible for abiding by MVAC Policies, Head Start Performance Standards, and MN DHS Childcare Center Statutes and Rules.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: A minimum of a home-based CDA credential or equivalent coursework as part of an associate' s or bachelor' s degree and be able to demonstrate competency to plan and implement home-based learning experiences is required. Advanced degree, Bachelor' s or Associate' s degree in early childhood or related degree is preferred. Knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families to appropriate services is beneficial. This position requires strong computer, communication, and organizational skills. Experience working with children and families is required. Bilingual beneficial.
Benefits:
Benefits may include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement plan.
Paid time off and holidays.
Professional development opportunities.
Employee assistance resources.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Minnesota Valley Action Council, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MVAC is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.
