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Current Openings at Renewal Unlimited, Inc.
Adams County:
Adams Head Start Classroom Assistant: Full-time position; Monday through Friday. The wage range is $9.85 to $10.88 per hour depending on experience. The Center Assistant position assists the teacher and teacher assistant in working with preschool children in the classroom and while being transported on the bus. Preference may be given to candidates with Early Childhood I & II or experience with preschool children. Must have Early Childhood I & II classes within 1 year of hire. Classes are paid for by the agency. Full benefit package includes Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance. Retirement contribution after 3 years of hire, sick time, personal days, paid holidays, and other benefits. This position is 9 1/2 months each year, starting mid-August and continues through May, similar to that of a school calendar. We are an EEO/AA Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Please visit our website at www.renewalunlimited.net to learn more about our company or to see what other positions we have available.
Columbia County
Coordinated Entry Specialist: 40 hour/week position. Coordinates the entry system for homeless clients in Adams, Columbia, Dodge, Juneau and Sauk Counties. Assesses and refers clients to housing agencies for placement. Enters data which prioritizes clients for appropriate housing services. Implements outreach services to inform agencies of the coordinated entry system to target homeless clients most in need of services. Recruits agencies to participate in coordinated entry. Ensures housing agencies follow coordinated entry standards. B.S. in Social Work preferred. Preferences considered for experience working with homeless/at-risk clients, conflict resolution skills, and community collaboration. Wage: $15 to $16.56/hour. We are an EEO/AA Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
AmeriCorps Teacher/Director needed Full-time position. Excellent single benefit package; including health, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, long term disability, generous paid time off. The position is responsible for managing the AmeriCorps program and possibly supervise the program’s technical supervisors. Instruction and recruitment of at-risk youth between the ages of 17 to 24 in classroom and construction site settings. Meets with schools and other community agencies to recruit students. Prepare youth for high school equivalency testing and foster independent living; build pre-employment skills to transition to higher education; writes grants; and monitors the budget. A degree in secondary education, comfortable working with alternate learning styles and a passion to work with challenging students is a must. The director ensures AmeriCorps regulations are followed. Salary is $42,840 annually. Please apply through Indeed or visit our website, www.renewalunlimited.net for an application and to learn more about our agency. We are an EEO/AA Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
AmeriCorps Technical Supervisor: Full-time, full-year position with an excellent single benefit package. Position oversees a local residential building site that could be new construction or rehab home project.
This opportunity works with at-risk youth between the ages of 17 to 24 in the construction site setting. Teaching the youth pre-employment home building skills to transition to higher education, the military or into the workforce. The candidate will build relationships with the youth while instructing, coaching and encouraging them along the way.
This position works closely with the AmeriCorps Teacher who is working with the youth to assist them in obtaining their high school equivalency test. As well as with an experienced Technical Supervisor/Program Manager.
The ideal candidate would be someone with home building background and a passion to help at-risk youth. Someone who loves helping others be successful, have an ability to think through and explain tasks in multiple steps with patience. Good communication skills are a must as well as an ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Salary range is $39,332.80-$43,426.59 based on education and experience. An EEO/AA employer. Please apply today.
Portage Head Start Infant & Toddler Teacher: Each classroom contains 8 children, 2 teachers and a shared teacher assistant. The Infant/Toddler teacher will implement high-quality services for infants and toddlers using the Frogstreet Curriculum. Full-day, full-year services with emphasis on education, health, nutrition and family engagement. Candidates with a bachelor or associates degree in Early Childhood Education will be given preference. Candidates with a CDA (Child Development Associates Credential), certification from The Registry indicating qualified to be a lead teacher, child care diploma or early childhood courses are encouraged to apply. Benefits include single Health and Dental, Life, PTO, Sick Time, Retirement, and professional development opportunities. Student loan forgiveness may be applicable. Salary is calculated based on education and experience, $35,568-$39,145. EEO/AA Employer.
Early Childhood Supervisor: Supervises Head Start teachers in Columbia and Dodge. Full-time, full-year; $35,443 to $39,987. Excellent fringe benefit package includes Health, Dental, Life, AD&D. Retirement contribution after 3 years of service, personal days, paid holidays, sick leave, and others. This position provides mentoring and training to teachers to ensure high-quality services for preschool Head Start children. Will sub for teachers in the classroom as needed. A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a WI Teaching License is required. Student loan forgiveness may be applicable.
Fresh Start — Youth/Young Adult Positions: Renewal Unlimited, Inc. in Portage, WI is accepting applications for the Portage Fresh Start/AmeriCorps Program for 2020-2021. We have immediate openings for eligible participants ages 17 to 24 who are looking to complete or have completed their high school diploma. Fresh Start/AmeriCoprs members earn a daily wage while preparing for GED/HSED testing and certificate. Members will also develop work skills while building new single-family homes on a construction site. The homes will be sold to qualified low income families. In addition, participants will engage in other service projects throughout the community and learn valuable life skills. Along with earning a daily wage, all testing fees are covered and upon successful completion of the program, members are eligible to receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. The education award may be used to pay educational costs at post-secondary institutions (including technical schools and colleges). Members have up to 7 years to use the award. Hours for this position are Monday through Thursday 8-3:30 and Friday 8-12:30. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included in the day as well as required work day shirts/sweatshirt. There are several openings to be filled for this position.
Anyone interested can call the Fresh Start Center at (608)742-1516 ext 208 or email jtraeder@renewalunlimited.net for more information. Applications can be found online at http://www.renewalunlimited.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Wisconsin-Fresh-Start-Application.pdf or at the office located at 2900 Red Fox Run in Portage. Come join an exciting opportunity to learn construction skills and important life skills.
Health Specialist, Portage: Administers and implements health services for pregnant mothers and children infancy through age 5. Reviews health screenings and assessments, works with Teachers and families to ensure health screenings are completed as designated by the EPSDT schedule, and promotes child well-being through health education activities for children and their families. Requires accurate data entry and data management skills to ensure compliance with grant requirements. Manages Worksite Wellness program to promote staff well-being. Works as part of a collaborative team with other Head Start Specialists.
Full year position. Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree preferably in nursing. A licensed LPN or other health degree may be considered. Candidate must be able to work independently, possess good time management and organizational skills, and have the ability to problem-solve. Travel within a 5-county area is required. Benefits include health, dental, life, retirement, and more. $39,589.06 – $43,709.52 per year depending on degree and experience.
Shelter Director/Case Manager, Portage: This position is responsible for providing direct supervision and oversight of the family shelter, men’s shelter and staff. The person in this position should posses a positive outlook, patience, tolerance and the ability motivate the shelter residents toward self-sufficiency. Strong customer service, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and an ability to work with diverse individuals and groups are a must. Must maintain a valid driver license.
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KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Computer experience required. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software recommended. Basic familiarity with ServicePoint database preferred; training is available if necessary. Possess good knowledge and sensitivity of the low-income community, their needs and concerns as well as resources available to assist.
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EXEMPT: Full-time position; Salaried
Dodge County
Early Childhood Supervisor: Supervises Head Start teachers in Columbia and Dodge. Full-time, full-year; $35,443 to $39,987. Excellent fringe benefit package includes Health, Dental, Life, AD&D. Retirement contribution after 3 years of service, personal days, paid holidays, sick leave, and others. This position provides mentoring and training to teachers to ensure high-quality services for preschool Head Start children. Will sub for teachers in the classroom as needed. A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a WI Teaching License is required. Student loan forgiveness may be applicable.
Juneau County
Part-Time Bus Driver, Mauston: This position is a part-time 15-20 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, occasional Friday staff meeting and training hours. Part-year position that runs for 9 and ½ months during our school year. The wage $15.97 per hour. The bus driver will drive Head Start children (3-5 years of age) twice per day, once for pickup in the morning and another for drop-off in the afternoon. The kids are in the classroom from 8am-3pm Monday through Thursday. The route is expected to take about 90 minutes, but is subject to adjustment based on enrollment. The bus is a short 29 max capacity bus. An aide accompanies the driver on every route. The bus driver must have or obtain a School Bus Driver’s License (CDL) within 90 days of hire and have a clean driving record for the past 3 years. Renewal pays all costs for obtaining a CDL. The bus is a type A bus and will require a class C license. This position is eligible for paid time off including sick leave. We are an EEO/AA Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Please apply today.
Sauk County
Head Start Preschool Cook: This position is 32 hours per week, Monday through Friday during our school year which begins mid-August and finishes at the end of May. The wage range is $9.85 to $10.88 per hour depending on experience. Duties for this position include planning, purchasing, preparing and serving meals in a Head Start preschool setting following CACFP guidelines. The cook also may prepare nutrition activities with preschool children. This position comes with our full family benefits package which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Paid Time Off, and others. We are an EEO/AA Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Please apply today!
