Serving Decatur and Macon County for over 50 years
Since 1964 DMCOC has been providing stability to Decatur and Macon County. DMCOC has accomplished this through a wide variety of programs designed to support the community. DMCOC is growing and we are looking for new programs and partnerships to maintain the stability for our clients and to better support the community.
DMCOC News
Decatur-Macon County Opportunities Corp. receives $2.59 million federal grant
DECATUR — Decatur-Macon County Opportunities Corp. will receive $2.59 million as part of $90.9 million federal grant for Head Start and Early Head Start programs across Illinois. The news was announced Monday afternoon through a joint press release from U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin, both Democrats from Illinois. “This federal funding helps ensure that […]
Decatur evictions are double the statewide rate. Here’s a map that shows where they happened.
DECATUR — Krystal Johnson had a steady paycheck until call center StarTek shuttered its Decatur facility in 2012. With unemployment pay totaling less than half of previous wages, she fell behind on bills and eventually faced eviction. “Every day, even in my sleep, it was always like, ‘How am I going to figure this out? How […]
DMCOC, Decatur Township Office Hold Special Event For Seniors
The following was published in the December 27, 2017 print edition of the Decatur Tribune.
Dannika Young, Director of Senior Services at Decatur Macon County Opportunities Corporation, hosted a “Christmas Mix & Mingle” luncheon for clients of DMCOC’s Senior Nutrition Program on Dec. 20.
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SUMMARY:
The position of Teacher Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the lead teacher with the implementation and coordination of the comprehensive education program in the classroom and for managing all aspects of outdoor activities. The Teacher Assistant assists by ensuring that the classroom activities and environment are developmentally appropriate and reflect the agency’s philosophy and curriculum. The Teacher Assistant ensures that the individual needs of all children regardless of race, creed, or disability are met as mandated by federal, state and local standards. The Teacher Assistant will assist to promote family involvement and will provide guidance and supportive supervision for other adults in the classroom including Floaters, Foster Grandparents, interns and volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a high school diploma or GED, and one of the following: a CDA credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, or be willing to enroll in a credentialing program upon hire, or be enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate Degree in child development, early childhood, or equivalent coursework.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
• Must be able to physically interact with children, including talk, hear, sit, stand, walk; use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift and or move items of up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must have excellent command of the English language and grammar, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to manually operate and use a computer and/or IPad.
• Ability to clearly hear and understand telephone conversations.
TO APPLY:
Submit an application online at www.dmcoc.org/hiring, via email to tmurray@smcoc.org or in-person at the DMCOC office. An application is considered complete if it includes the following: Resume, Cover Letter and Completed Application. All potential employees must pass all criminal background checks.
DMCOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
