WAGES Employment Opportunities

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The following positions are open at WAGES. To download an application for employment click here. (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader® a free download available at the Adobe website.)

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Prescription Assistance Coordinator

  • Closing Date: July 8, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Department: Division of Older Adult Services
  • Function: To manage the Medication Management Office and to serve as the Prescription Assistance Coordinator (PAC) for the Medication Management Program.
  • Education: Some training in nursing, pharmacy or medical related field; Training in the use of computers.
  • Experience: Preferably experience supervising people or managing an office. 
  • Aptitudes: Good people skills; Must be attentive to detail in following requirements of the program.

Self-Sufficiency Family Social Worker (Part-time, time limited, with the potential for full-time)

  • Closing Date: June 30, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Department: WAGES CSBG
  • Function: To assist with planning, implementing and coordinating the Self-Sufficiency Project for WAGES; to monitor progress of all participants enrolled in the Project and provide intensive, individualized case management to participants toward self-sufficiency.
  • Education: A Bachelor’s Degree preferred in human services, business or communications.
  • Experience: Working experience with the economically disadvantaged.
  • Aptitudes: Strong organizational skills required; ability to manage funding systems; ability to work a flexible schedule; must have a North Carolina driver’s license and be willing to obtain a CDL.

Weatherization Clerical Assistant

  • Closing Date: July 8, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Department: Support Services
  • Function: Receive and maintain client data and files in a manner that facilitates reporting to the funding source, monitor files for documentation and signatures required to consider a job "complete".
  • Education: Preferably an Associates Degree in Business Administration or comparable office/clerical training and experience with concentration in computer use.
  • Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of general office experience preferred.
  • Expectations: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and e-mail applications; ability to relate to clients with varied backgrounds and experiences; ability to maintain efficient office operations; ability to learn Weatherization Database/Reporting Systems.
  • Aptitudes: Ability to work as a team player with other members of Weatherization staff; ability to work independently on assigned projects and responsibilities and complete them in a timely and efficient manner; ability to meet deadlines and work with minimum supervision.
  • Physical Demands: Ability to key data entry for long periods of time into a computer, sitting, standing, bending, and speaking with clients.

Weatherization Auditor/Technician

  • Closing Date: July 8, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Department: Support Services
  • Function: To audit homes according to Weatherization guidelines to reduce energy costs and to improve the energy efficiency of homes for low-income persons, while ensuring their health and safety as specified in the Weatherization Program.
  • Education: High School/GED Diploma
  • Experience: Experience managing and directing work crews; Carpentry experience; experience using electrical/power tools, measuring devices and other equipment; knowledge/experience using insulation machine.
  • Aptitudes: Ability to communicate with management, clients, and direct other weatherization field staff; HVAC knowledge; carpentry skills; knowledge of housing structures; familiarity with measuring instruments/devices; agile and capable of working in attics and crawl spaces; above average reading and writing abilities; capable of using computer and database technology; valid driver's license with clean driving record; flexibility in work schedule.
  • Physical Demands: Lifting and carrying materials up to 50 lbs and being able to climb and balance on a 12-foot ladder for extended lengths of time; bending and climbing; agile in crawling under houses and mobile homes, in attics or crawl spaces; driving each day to job sites.
  • Working Conditions: Working indoors and outdoors, in attics and under houses, subject to adverse weather while on job sites including extreme heat and/or cold; ability to work without stopping for long periods of time in a small trailer fully covered with jumpsuit, safety goggles and respirator. Exposure to dust, cellulose, fiberglass, mold or mildew is a possibility.

Weatherization Technician

  • Closing Date: July 8, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Department: Support Services
  • Function: To install weatherization measures necessary to reduce energy costs and improve energy efficiency of homes for low-income persons while ensuring their health and safety as specified in the Weatherization Program.
  • Education: High School/GED Diploma
  • Experience: Carpentry experience; experience using electrical/power tools, measuring devices, and other equipment; and knowledge/experience using insulation machine.
  • Aptitudes: Carpentry skills; knowledge of  housing structures; familiarity with measuring instruments/devices; agile and capable of working in attics and crawl spaces; ability to communicate with management, clients, and other weatherization staff; above average reading and writing capabilities; capable of learning basic computer skills; valid driver's license with clean driving record; flexibility in work schedule.
  • Physical Demands: Lifting and carrying materials up to 50 lbs and being able to climb and balance on a 12-foot ladder for extended lengths of time; bending and climbing; agile in crawling under houses and mobile homes, in attics or crawl spaces; driving each day to job sites.
  • Working Conditions: Working indoors and outdoors, in attics and under houses, subject to adverse weather while on job sites including extreme heat and/or cold; ability to work without stopping for long periods of time in a small trailer fully covered with jumpsuit, safety goggles and respirator. Exposure to dust, cellulose, fiberglass, mold or mildew is a possibility.

Substitute Teacher

  • Continuous Posting
  • Department: WAGES Children and Families
  • Function: To assist in planning and implementing teaching activities and the total program for a class of children.
  • Education: Preferably a High School Diploma/GED
  • Experience: Preferably a  Head Start parent or person from the local community who is familiar with the Head Start program.
  • Aptitudes: Interested in working with children and the disadvantaged; ability to relate to people; ability to assist in record keeping; ability to keep confidentiality of records and communications
  • Physical Demands: Lifting children and other heavy objects, cleaning classrooms.
  • Substitute Teacher Trainings are held monthly September through March. (No trainings April-July.) Check the What's New section or call (919)734-1178, ext. 265, 241, or 255 for more information.

To apply for any of these positions, visit our administrative offices located at:

601 Royall Ave., Goldsboro, NC 27534

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

To download an application for employment click here. (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader® a free download available at the Adobe website.)

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This page was last updated 06/26/2009

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