The Program Secretary I is responsible for meeting the Agency’s mission as a team member by providing clerical support to the department and to support department procedures by performing basic clerical tasks under direct instruction and supervision. Lakes and Pines is hiring for our Mora office, hours will be 9:00am-5:30pm. High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary degree preferred or at least 1 years of experience in secretarial field. Position is Full Time. Benefits of this job include: ● Starting salary range is $17.83 - $18.86 per hour (Potential for raise at 6 months and annually thereafter) ● Thirteen (13) paid holidays which includes a floating holiday ● Earn two hours annual leave and two hours sick leave for every 40 hours worked the first year ● Up to 5% retirement contribution match after meeting enrollment requirements ● Multiple opportunities for training and advancement within the organization For more information, questions, full job description and/or application please call our office at (320) 679-1800 or visit our website at www.lakesandpines.org. Applications are due by April 19, 2024 to 1700 Maple Avenue E, Mora, MN 55051. Resumes are not accepted. Lakes & Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
Application deadline is Friday, April 19, 2024 at 4:30 PM

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Program Secretary I

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc. is hiring a full time Youth Advocate. The Youth Advocate is responsible for meeting the Agency’s mission as a team member in a comprehensive approach to community building by providing services to at risk or homeless youth and conducting Street Outreach to all homeless populations. Integral to this position is continued support for the mission of the Agency and advocacy for low-income persons in addition to basic knowledge of all Lakes & Pines CAC, Inc. programs and community resources. • High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary degree preferred or 2-4 years of experience working in a related field. Position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm. • Starting salary range is $19.94-$20.86 per hour, depending upon qualifications. • Thirteen (13) paid holidays which includes a floating holiday. • Earn two hours of annual leave and two hours of sick leave for every 40 hours worked the first year. • Up to 5% retirement contribution match after meeting enrollment requirements. • Multiple opportunities for training and advancement within the organization. For more information, questions, full job description and/or application please call our office at (320) 679-1800 or visit our website at www.lakesandpines.org. Applications are due by April 19, 2024 to 1700 Maple Avenue E, Mora, MN 55051. Resumes are not accepted. Lakes & Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
Application deadline is Friday, April 19, 2024 at 4:30 PM

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Youth Advocate

Lakes and Pines is hiring a THRIVE Coach at our North Branch office location; Monday- Friday 8:00am -4:30pm. At the heart of Community Action lives the goal of prosperity. The Culture of Lakes and Pines embodies the spirit of serving customers in a holistic manner supporting the entire person/family to reach prosperity. Through THRIVE, this position will encourage, assist and help develop customers to reach their prosperity through coaching, upward mobility case management and a holistic approach to serving the entire family. The THRIVE Coach will be responsible for assisting customers to achieve self-reliance by assisting with goal setting, networking and building a system of supports. The THRIVE Coach will apply a human centered coaching approach and will offer regular check-ins with the customer, to promote accountability and offer support when challenges arise. Minimum Requirements: • High school diploma or G.E.D required. Post-secondary degree preferred in Social Services, Sociology, Human Services, Psychology or closely related field or three to five years of experience working in a related field. • Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. • Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including: Word, Excel, and Power Point. • Ability to work professionally, respectfully and effectively with diverse individuals of all ages and people with low-income in either the office, home or public environment. • Ability to multi-task, work independently with minimal supervision and oversight. • Training and experience providing Family Centered Coaching. • Ability to effectively assess situations, prioritize solutions and make appropriate and timely decisions. • Ability to design and deliver outreach and informational Family/Person Centered presentations to any size public group. The position is Full Time and Benefits of this job include: ● Starting salary range is $19.42- $20.23 per hour ● Multiple opportunities for training and advancement within the organization For more information, questions, full job description and/or application please call our office at (320) 679-1800 or visit our website at www.lakesandpines.org. Applications are due by April 26, 2024 by 2:30p.m. to 1700 Maple Avenue E, Mora, MN 55051. Resumes are not accepted. Lakes & Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
Application deadline is Friday, April 26, 2024 at 2:30 PM

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THRIVE Coach

Lakes and Pines Head Start is seeking an enthusiastic individual to collaborate with a team to create developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children in a classroom setting. Essential Functions: • Be an active team member with co-workers in accomplishing program goals, objectives, and assignments. • Role model appropriate adult/child interaction consistent with established Early Childhood Best Practices. • Reinforce, through implementation of all aspects of the program, the role of parents as primary educators of their children. • Offer activities/educational opportunities that provide for children’s individual achievement based on child assessment data and/or Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). • Conduct on-going assessments for each child and complete reports identifying progress toward objectives for each child and discuss with parents. • Participate in Center activities and have fun! Requirement: This position requires an AA or BA in Early Childhood Education or an AA or BA in a related field with course work equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education with experience teaching preschool children. Benefits: Lakes and Pines offers a competitive salary starting at $21.98 per hour, benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, retirement with 5% match after meeting enrollment requirements, vacation and sick leave, and 13 paid holidays per year (including one floating holiday). Work mileage reimbursement is offered at the current federal rate. For information, job description, and application contact Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc., at 1700 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051-1227; (320) 679-1800 x138 or www.lakesandpines.org. All applicants are required to complete a Lakes and Pines Agency application. Lakes & Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request. *Substitute opportunities also available - please contact Lakes and Pines for additional information.
Position is open until filled.

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Classroom Teacher

Lakes and Pines C.A.C., Inc. is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter to join their team as a Health Services Coordinator. As the Health Services Coordinator you will be Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the Health and Nutrition Service Areas for the Early Head Start/Head Start (EHS/HS) Program. The Health Services Coordinator must follow the Lakes and Pines mission and EHS/HS Program Performance standards while serving each enrolled child. This staff is responsible for coordinating Health/Nutrition services with all other EHS/HS Service Areas and the community as a whole. We are excited to offer you • $25.68/hour • Medical, dental and life insurance • Retirement with up to 5% match after meeting enrollment requirements • Vacation and sick leave • 13 paid holidays per year (including 1 floating holiday) • Work mileage reimbursement at the current federal rate • Education reimbursement opportunities for approved education plans and also many professional development opportunities Qualifications Health background (Public Health Nurse [PHN}, Registered Nurse [RN], Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN] with public health or administrative experience. Experience working with families with young children. Training and experience in public health nursing, health education, maternal and child health or health administration may be considered. A bachelor’s degree in a related field with appropriate experience may be considered. Valid driver’s license required for business travel. For information, job description, and application contact Lakes and Pines C.A.C., Inc., 1700 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051-1227; (320) 679-1800 x138 or www.lakesandpines.org. Lakes & Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
Position is open until filled.

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Health Services Coordinator

HELP WANTED Weatherization Field Manager ENERGY-HOUSING DEPARTMENT Based in Mora Weatherization Field Manager Salary Range: $19.84- $30.15 Paid vacation and sick leave, retirement and health care benefit packages. • Responsible for completing inspections (pre, interim and post) • Producing work specifications • Supervising work of crews • Maintaining warehouse inventories • Any training associated with the effective operation of the department’s housing & weatherization programs. • Providing assistance in the development, implementation and evaluation of all assigned programs and projects as they relate to the Weatherization & Housing Department. • Major Qualifications: Three years’ experience in residential construction or an associate degree in residential construction • Must be age 18 or older to apply. • Favorable background check and drug test required. No resumes accepted. FT, Year Round, 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with benefit package. For more information, an Agency Application, or special accommodations, please call our office at (320) 679-1800 or visit our website at www.lakesandpines.org. Lake and Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encourage to apply.
Position is open until filled.

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Field Manager

In accordance with federal and state laws, Lakes and Pines CAC is an equal opportunity employer, contractor and provider of services. The Agency will maintain a policy of non– discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. All aspects of employment within the Agency will be governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, public assistance status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity,status as a parent, familial status, or in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.

If an applicant needs reasonable accommodations for the employment application process, please contact Lakes and Pines either by phone, mail, email or in person and request such consideration. (Such as sign language, interpreter, materials in large print, accessibility)

Individuals are encouraged to complete an Employment Application form whether or not a vacancy currently exists. Employment applications will be kept on file for one year and will be considered for appropriate job vacancies.