Jobs at Minnesota Valley Action Council (Now Hiring) — 12 open

Job DetailsJob Location: Sibley County Office - Gaylord, MN 55334Position Type: Full Time (40 Hours)Salary Range: $25.05 - $25.84 HourlyJob Shift: Day

About Us

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.

Service Area: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties

Our Core Values

Build Supportive Relationships – Strong partnerships uplift people and communities
Empower People – Everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their goals
Promote Dignity – We deliver equitable and respectful services
Work Together – Collaboration strengthens outcomes

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:

Social service professional responsible for planning and implementing strategies to deliver employment and training services that help individuals obtain and maintain employment across a variety of programs and grants. Responsibilities include career counseling, direct client services, case management, resource networking, information and referral, crisis intervention, public relations, needs assessments, and group facilitation. This position may require supervision of staff or interns and requires compliance with State of Minnesota neglect/abuse reporting procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Coordinate the delivery of employment programs within the assigned service area, including understanding and implementing program rules and regulations, maintaining program budgets, and preparing reports to meet expected performance measures and service levels.
Provide case management services to help individuals establish, pursue, and maintain their employment goals.
Develop and maintain professional working relationships with clients, co-workers, Workforce Center partners, human services agencies, and other service providers.
Supervise staff, interns, or volunteers as assigned.

Your benefits may include

Health, dental, and vision insurance
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 in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, directives, and regulations and regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. MVAC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for applying for this position, please email [email protected] or call (507) 345-0440.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications

College degree in a human services-related field.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively with the public in both group and one-on-one settings.
Genuine concern for and commitment to meeting the needs of low-income individuals and families.
Ability to supervise staff, interns, or volunteers as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Social work license.
Human services experience.
Familiarity with MVAC programs, social service resources, and community organizations.