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Prescription Assistance Coordinator

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

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.

• 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.