What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Program Assistant position at Home and Community Options, Inc.?
Hours: Sunday 6am-2pm; Monday 8am-4pm; Tuesday 6am-10am & 12:30pm-8:30pm; Wednesday 6am-10am; Thursday 12pm-8pm
Pay Type: Hourly
Wage: $19.90
Full-time Program Assistant
Home and Community Options, Inc. (HCO)
- Location: Winona, MN
- Hourly Wage: $19.90
- Hours: Sunday 6am-2pm; Monday 8am-4pm; Tuesday 6am-10am & 12:30pm-8:30pm; Wednesday 6am-10am; Thursday 12pm-8pm
- Other scheduling options can be discussed during the interview
Position Overview:
This position requires a dedicated individual to provide daily support to individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living skills, health care management, financial planning, and community integration. The ideal candidate will be passionate about promoting independence and empowering individuals to reach their full potential.
Why Apply?
- Earn PTO at a competitive rate
- Retirement 401(k) plan with generous employer match
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
- Experience or additional training in developmental disabilities or related human services field preferred but not required.
- Must pass a criminal background study
- Ability to implement program plans/activities and take proper action that will be in the best interest of the individual.
- Work cooperatively as part of the team.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, as driving a vehicle will likely be required.
- No active warnings.
Essential Job Functions:
- Respond to individual needs by having a full range of communication abilities (hearing, verbal, and vision).
- Respond to and provide guidance to operational situations.
- Move about and travel to program sites, given reasonable accommodations.
- Read and write printed material related to the job.
- Use a computer and develop written correspondence efficiently.
- Provide physical assistance to individuals which consists of: lifting (35 lbs. max.), bending, twisting, ambulating up and down stairs, maintaining balance on a variety of surfaces, working with challenging behaviors that may require physical support, assisting individuals with personal care, and emergency situations.
- Access people’s homes that are not handicap accessible as needed.
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Application open until 07/07/2026 at noon.
Join us in our mission to support individuals with developmental disabilities and help us continue to make a positive impact in our community!
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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Benefits:
Comprehensive Benefits: medical and dental insurance
Save for Retirement: 401(k) plan with generous employer match
Earned PTO at a Competitive Rate
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): for personal and professional support
Paid training: educational classes, certifications, on-site training, and more
Perks: referral bonuses, health/wellness stipends, and more
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): We are a PSLF qualifying employer!
Have fun while you work: Have fun while making a difference, no two days are the same!
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