Hours: Monday-Wednesday 2pm-10pm; Thursday-Friday 12pm-8pm

Pay Type: Hourly

Wage: $19.90

Program Assistant

Home and Community Options, Inc. (HCO)

  • Location: Winona, MN
  • Hourly Wage: $19.90
  • Hours: Monday- Wednesday 2pm-10pm; Thursday- Friday 12pm-8pm

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.

To Apply: Click the “Apply Now” button above.

Position open until 05/04/2026 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!