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The Local Skinny May 18 Jobs In Vance

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In partnership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce…Jobs in Vance on WIZS…The Chamber compiles and provides the information, and it is presented here and on the radio.

The City of Henderson is currently accepting applications for a Camp Counselor and Junior Camp Counselor. Both positions are part-time Temporary Seasonal.  City of Henderson also has an open position for a Meter Reader.  You can apply for the position through NC Works, by calling 252-438-6129 or email: ncworks.gov.  The NC Works office in Henderson office is located at 857 S Beckford Drive, Suite G.  A full listing of current job openings may be viewed online at http://ci.henderson.nc.us

Legacy Human Services, Inc. – Director of Mental Health Services – This part-time position serves to administratively and clinically manage the mental health line of business which includes: The ADP Center, Warren Street Group Home, and Burnette Road Apartments. This position also requires administratively supervising the Team Leader of Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) services and providing backup to the Substance Abuse Program which includes SAIOP. Duties include, but are not limited to, collaborating with clients, staff, families and community agencies to help clients achieve their goals; development, oversight and evaluation of program activities and interventions and Quality Control for assigned programs.  Substance Abuse Aide – This part-time position serves as a presence and a resource within the adult male substance abuse halfway house, as well as a role model for the residents. The main job responsibilities include driving the male residents to meetings and appointments, supervising male residents and monitoring the home the home for security, meal preparation, passing medication and other duties as assigned.  Part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for our group homes which are 24-hour residential facilities serving adults with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren Counties.   These positions are for every other weekend and require sleepover.   The DSP provides the “front line” services to individuals in the home including training in self-care skills, community/public skills activities of daily living, behavior management, and other programs/guidelines devised by the treatment team.  Contact Laura Newton – 626 S. Garnett St., Henderson, NC 27536  252-492-8699 x204 or Call 252-438-6700 ext 204 for more information.

Maria Parham Health, a Duke LifePoint hospital, is a regional hospital in Henderson, N.C., serving the people of north central North Carolina and Southside Virginia.  Job opening for a Coordinator of Marketing and Communications.  The Coordinator is responsible for implementing marketing and communications strategies for the local hospital.  This position works collaboratively with all departments to ensure all advertisements, communications, collateral materials accurately reflect and support the LifePoint brand and message expectations.  A Bachelors Degree in journalism, communications, marketing or a public relations field is required with a minimum of 1 year of experience.  Mon-Fri, 7-10 hour day.  Must apply online and download your resume, at lifepointhealth.jobs.net.

Next Level Kennels – a local pet resort for boarding, grooming, and training.  They have an opening for office support.  Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm.  Experience in general office machines/procedures preferred.  Must be willing to work around dog.  Call owner Scott Tarpley at 252-438-4459.

Granville-Vance Public Health Department has several job openings:  Social Worker II to join our Care Management for At-Risk Pregnancies Program. Preferred experience in Case Management or Obstetrics. Minimum qualifications for a Social Worker II are a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work.  Nutritionist I in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education – approved Didactic Program in Dietetics; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education with a bachelor’s degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university; or a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university.  Public Health Nurse I or II to work in our Care Management for At-Risk Children (CMARC) Program.  Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation, or Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing is required.  Must have a valid NC driver’s license.  Applicants will need to submit a completed state application and three work-related reference contacts.  May submit via email to humanresources@gvdhd.org  or postal mail to: Personnel Director, Granville-Vance District Health Department, Post Office Box 367, Oxford, North Carolina 27565.

Hollander Sleep Products in Henderson is hiring.  They are looking for Machine Operators, Sewers, Packers, and Utility workers on 1st and 2nd shifts.  Hollander will have an onsite Job Fair on Wednesday, May 19th from 9 am – 4 pm.  Applicants who show up at the job fair to apply for open positions will be given on-the-spot interviews and immediate hires are possible. The Job Fair will take place at 100 Comfort Drive in Henderson, NC.  Hollander offers $1.00 – $2.00 extra per hour as a Sign-On Bonus for the first 1,000 hours worked, Paid Holidays at hire, Up to 5 days Paid Time Off for 2021, Benefits eligible after 60 days from hire date, Gainshare Program eligible on hire date.

Cook Shack is currently seeking new employees to expand our staff!!  Must be:* hard working* self motivated* passionate about serving others * able to work nights & week ends.  We are privileged to be a part of the most important day in peoples lives!! If you would like to join us call or message Tracey for more details. 919-497-0669

Carolina Sunrock has job openings:  Class A & B CDL Drivers–  Class A or B drivers –  will be responsible for driving and operating CMV’s which may include dump truck, concrete mixer truck, flatbed, water truck, service truck or other CMV based on operating division. Driving positions available in our concrete, interplant transportation, grading and paving divisions.  Grading Heavy Equipment Operators–  The equipment operator for grading operates and maintains various pieces of equipment. Operates heavy equipment such as: bull dozer, excavator, roller, and backhoe to excavate, move, and grade earth, concrete, asphalt, or other hard surface pavement on road beds and dirt/earth surfaces in a safe manner. Read plans on site and check grade according to site plan. This position may perform other duties on the crew as needed.  Paving Heavy Equipment Operators– Work on a road crew milling, resurfacing, and paving new roads.  Operate various paving equipment including Asphalt Roller, Cat Pavers, Blaw-knox Paver, 150 Wirtgen Milling Machine, Maximizer, Distributer. Assist with laborer duties as needed.  Heavy Equipment Operators–Operate various heavy equipment including loaders, excavator and dozer.  Also seeking individuals with little to no experience to operate Haul Truck and Water Truck must have willingness to learn quarry operations, work outdoors in all conditions and experience working with machinery or smaller equipment a plus.  Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic– The field service mechanic will provide day-to-day routine and emergency heavy equipment repairs, as well as preventative maintenance.  Industrial Electrician– Repairs and installs electrical systems to new or existing quarry industrial plants, concrete plants, asphalt plants and services building electrical repairs  for all locations including the Corporate office.  We also have Entry level positions in the following departments: Quality Control, Plant/Site Utility Person, Laborer- Must have willingness to learn operations, work outdoors in all conditions and experience working with hands, machinery or smaller equipment a plus.  To apply for open positions at the Sunrock Group, Contact Katrina Marvin at Sunrock by emailing:  kmarvin@thesunrockgroup.com or by applying on their website at www.thesunrockgroup.com.

Executive Personnel Group – Contact Laura Green at 252-572-2087

  • Forklift/Pallet Jack Drivers
  • Picker/Packers RF Scanner Experience
  • Unloader/Loaders
  • Material Handlers
  • Sanitation Workers

Hiring for 1st and 2nd shift positions. Executive Personnel Group is hosting a Job Fair Thursday May 20th 9am-4pm. We are located at 220 Dabney Drive Henderson NC 27536 located beside Little Creasers!

Rose Mart Convenience Stores – Please pick up an application in the store, fill it out and give to cashier. We will contact you for an interview.  We offer a hiring bonus, competitive pay rates and benefits, as well as opportunities for advancement. Come and be part of our team!  Vann Gardiner, Human Resource Director, at Rose Mart Properties.

SERVPRO of Franklin, Vance & Granville Counties is hiring service technicians.  They work to provide fire, water and mold cleaning and restoration services to homes and businesses. Apply in person at 260 Industry Drive in Henderson or email office@servpro-fvg.com for an application.

MR Williams Company on Raleigh Road in Henderson. Open positions for:

2nd Shift Repack Order Selectors – pick single pick products with a handheld scanner and plate in totes for next day delivery

2nd Shift Warehouse Order Selectors – pick case product using a pallet jack to next day delivery

CDL – A Delivery Drivers – drive the truck and use a hand-truck to offload product and deliver to convenience stores.

To apply – Visit www.mrwilliams.com / About / Careers to apply online or email Kristy Granger at kgranger@mrwilliams.com.

Mars PetCare – Job Openings for the following

  • Technician – Packing
    • Responsible for operating equipment safely in their area, perform quality checks, effectively work with others while maintaining a consistent output.
  • Technician – Making
    • Responsible for operating equipment safely in their area, perform quality checks, effectively work with others while maintaining a consistent output.
  • Team Leader
    • Hands on leader who is responsible for overseeing teams of associates and motivating them to complete their job duties safely and effectively.

To apply – Contact – Danny Wolf, Production Manager, 252.438.1694 or email Daniel.Y.Wolf@effem.com

Some of these business are present or past advertisers of WIZS.  Being an ad client is not a condition of being listed or broadcast.  This is not a paid ad.  Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email christa@hendersonvance.org to be included.

 

The Local Skinny! Henderson Empowerment Bridging Politics & Community

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Several months ago now, the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department started offering a weekly series of empowerment for the community programs.  The offerings can be seen live on Facebook, or later after the interview has been completed in most cases.

On Mondays at 4 p.m., the Henderson-Vance Outreach Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Henderson-Vance-104608337596118) hosts virtual sessions for Henderson Empowerment.

Learn your basic rights and how to protect your civil liberties.

Jaleel Johnson, HVRPD youth services program coordinator, told WIZS in February, “We interview community partners,” and answer questions “that the community needs to know to make the community better.”

Knowing – and understanding – your civil rights is something that doesn’t always get taught in school, Johnson said. Although some of the topics are geared toward educating youth, Johnson said the participants range in age from 16 to 45.

For more information, please contact Shantel Hargrove at 252-430-0382 (cac@ci.henderson.nc.us).

The Local Skinny! Get Vaccinated May 20 Outside Courthouse

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On Thursday, May 20th here in Vance County, the courthouse will serve as a site to get a covid vaccine.

The Hon. Henry L. Gupton, clerk of court in Vance County, said Granville Vance Public Health would be on site at the courthouse starting at 9 a.m. to provide the vaccine. He said Lisa Harrison, local health director, would be present to answer any questions.

Gupton said, “There is a large docket that day. Maybe folks will come on and take the shot. I’m ready to get the office back open, rather than just being partially open as we are.”

Harrison told WIZS News, “Your health department is committed to getting vaccine out in the community to make it easier for everyone to access. The more people we can vaccinate, the safer we will all be from the severe effects of COVID-19. It is absolutely clear that COVID-19 presents more of a health risk to people than the vaccine. Let us know what questions you have. We are here to serve the public and protect the health of everyone.”

In order to participate, just show up. Enter from the Chestnut Street side of the courthouse along Church Street behind First Presbyterian Church. That’s the side with the most parking. Where to go from there will be evident as Granville Vance Public Health will have a banner in place.

The Local Skinny! Home And Garden Show 5-5-21

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WIZS, Your Community Voice.  Thank you for listening! 

The Local Skinny! each Wednesday on WIZS is the Vance County Cooperative Extension Service Home and Garden Show.

 

The Local Skinny! May 3 Vaccines At Your Location

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How about if the vaccine comes to you?

According to Granville Vance Public Health Director Lisa Harrison in her latest email update, the local health department is shifting strategy away from mass vaccination clinics to in-house and outreach clinics.

Meaning, if you haven’t been vaccinated and don’t want to go to the public health department in Henderson or Oxford, there may be a way the shot comes to you.

Harrison wrote, ” In addition to having vaccines at the health department every day, our teams are going to businesses, farms, fire stations, churches and special events across the two counties to make it easier for people to access vaccine without having to come to us. Kelsey Accordino at the health department is coordinating local outreach events so feel free to reach out if you would like to request an outreach event at an organization you’re affiliated with. Kelsey can be reached by phone at 919-277-1485 or by email at kdickman@gvdhd.org.”

Calling the main number at the health department or the vaccine hotline should put you in touch with someone who can make an appointment for vaccine.  In Vance county call 252-492-7915 and in Granville County call 919-693-2141.

The health department continues to receive Moderna as its primary vaccine type.

Harrison wrote, “So… why is demand slowing down so much? We are asking ourselves that as well. It’s natural for us to see a slower uptake of vaccine over time. There are a number of things at play for a number of reasons, but overall, I believe we have made it through the first three stages of an adoption curve. There is a model called the “Diffusion of Innovation” that a professor in communications named Everett Rogers made popular as a theory in his book, Diffusion of Innovations in 1962. This curve can explain how the population takes on any new technology or behavior. It explains well the difference between ‘early adopters’ and those who adopt a new technology or behavior later after they have thought about it more and watched to see how others did with the innovation. This is the case anytime something new comes out. A short video on Youtube provides more about the Diffusion of Innovation theory. I think we are finishing up with the early majority and are going to be working a bit more slowly and deliberately on the late majority in the coming months.”

The Local Skinny Apr 29 YMCA Bike Safety Event

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The Local Skinny Apr 29 YMCA Bike Safety Event Information.

The Local Skinny! April 27 Jobs In Vance

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In partnership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce…Jobs in Vance on WIZS…The Chamber compiles and provides the information, and it is presented here and on the radio.

 

The First Baptist Church of Henderson is seeking a highly qualified and motivated person to fill a part-time position as Administrative Support Coordinator. This position provides administrative and communications support for Ministerial staff and lay leaders. Candidates must be proficient in word processing, publishing, database, and spreadsheet management. The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be detail oriented. Knowledge and experience with best practices for use of print and social media is preferred.  A minimum of an Associates Degree from an accredited College or University is required.  Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m Compensation is commensurate with education and experience.  Please submit resume to First Baptist Church, PO Box 75, Henderson, 27536 Att: Ron Cava.

Hoyle’s Tire and Axle — We buy used mobile home axles and tires. Supply re-manufactured and new axles and tires to the manufactured housing industry. Looking for a General Laborer. Hours are 6:30-3:00 Monday-Friday. To learn more about the job, please apply at the business, located 175 Bearpond Rd, Henderson, NC 27537.

Versatrim — We currently have openings for an electrician, first and second shift packers and shippers, quality control people and machine operators. People can apply on our website, www.versatrim.com or send resumes directly to karen@versatrim.com.

SERVPRO of Franklin, Vance & Granville Counties is hiring service technicians.  Servpro works to provide fire, water and mold cleaning and restoration services to homes and businesses.  Apply in person at 260 Industry Drive or email office@servpro-fvg.com for an application.

Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department is hiring for the following part time positions: Summer Day Camp Counselor, Summer Day Camp Junior Counselor, Lifeguard, Athletic Scorekeeper, Parks Maintenance Worker and Facility Supervisor. Potential candidates can pick up applications at Aycock Recreation Center (307 Carey Chapel Road, Henderson, NC) or on the City of Henderson webpage (ci.henderson.nc.us/departments/human_resources/jobs.php) Applications will be accepted Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm at City Hall (134 Rose Avenue, Henderson, NC).

 

Some of these business are present or past advertisers of WIZS.  Being an ad client is not a condition of being listed or broadcast.  This is not a paid ad.  Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email christa@hendersonvance.org to be included.  Listings are provided each Tuesday around 11:45 a.m. on “The Local Skinny!” as well as during local news at 5 p.m. Tuesdays and 8 a.m. Wednesdays as well as weekly posts here and social media.

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The Local Skinny! April 26, VCS Budget, Classified Staff

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Vance County Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson says the VCS budget will consider an increase in classified staff compensation.

Q: Middle and high schools were consolidated a few years back and it seems like there was about a $2 million per year savings that was talked about at that time. As we head into the 21-22 budget year, what’s affecting your upcoming budget the most right now and what does your budget look like in terms of savings that you’re realizing from past consolidation?

A: As you can see, we’ve been able to expand programs. Our goal was the savings would be poured back into programming and so since that time, we’ve been able to launch our center for innovation, we’ve been able to launch our V3 Academy, we’ve been able to expand our athletic programs, we’ve been able to expand our fine arts programs, we’ve been able to lower some class sizes at our secondary schools and things like that…the things we promised, we’ve been able to refresh our technology devices and add Z Space labs, so we’ve been able to do the things we said we were going to do while not asking for one additional dime from our county.

Our challenges this year are different. COVID has presented a huge challenge, and we’ve talked about it before, and it’s around the ‘people’ part of this work. The workforce has become far more competitive than it has been and that means that salaries are shifting and so our local…we’re challenged right now to keep up with salaries for our classified employees, particularly in our maintenance area. We’re in the middle of doing a salary study and we’ve found that our employees are significantly behind those in the region. We’ve always known that with our teachers and our professional staff. But our classified staff are equally challenged. So that’s our biggest budget challenge. You’ve got to find recurring dollars for that – you can’t just take savings from one place and move it over there for one year or you can’t just use COVID dollars to backfill. We’ve got to make an investment in our people and that’s our biggest challenge. And so we’ve made a modest request in our budget this year to help us at least begin that process. We can’t do it in one swoop, but that’s our goal to try to do that. Every single metric that we set with consolidation, in terms of reducing our footprint, in terms of expanding programs, in terms of increasing enrollment at our middle and high schools, and as well as offering more innovative programs to our students in our community.

We feel good about that and now we’ve got to go to the next steps of balancing all of that out and making sure we keep the right people in the right seats on the bus so we can keep moving forward.