Designated Coordinator: $1000 HIRING BONUS

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota•Maplewood, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Designated Coordinator coordinates service delivery, evaluates program quality, and ensures compliance with regulations for people served under Minnesota Statute 245D. The role provides leadership and oversight in residential programs supporting four or more individuals and guides direct support team members. This is an onsite program position that includes direct oversight and support of team members and people supported, as well as at least 16 scheduled hours of hands-on support and additional hours as needed. The coordinator supports individuals through relationship building, advocacy, and promotion of independence in essential life skills. The role ensures individuals' health and wellness needs are met and that they can work toward their outcomes, hopes, and dreams. It also involves monitoring medication and medical treatments as prescribed, and maintaining individuals' plans and financial records in accordance with regulations and program policies. The position is primarily Monday through Friday, with availability expected as needed for emergencies and program needs. The annual salary is $48,500, and the posting offers a $1,000 hiring bonus subject to eligibility requirements: working at least 40% FTE, staying current on trainings, maintaining employment in good standing, and working all scheduled shifts. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota describes its workplace as supportive, positive, and fun, and says its careers challenge, energize, and reward employees.

Requirements

Meet one of the education and experience pathways specified under Minnesota Statute 245D.81: a bachelor's degree in a human services field and one year of full-time direct care experience with individuals with disabilities or adults age 65 or older; an associate degree in a human services field and two years of full-time direct care experience; a diploma in a human services field from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of full-time direct care experience; or at least 50 hours of human services and disabilities education or training and four years of full-time direct care experience under qualified supervision.
Current CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certification; these may be obtained after hire.
Training in supervisory skills, team building, and leadership.
Background Study (BGS) clearance.
Valid driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Responsibilities

Oversee one or more residential homes serving four or more individuals, including ensuring healthy meal options, supplies and groceries, and accounts payable processing.
Coordinate support to ensure person-centered outcomes while safeguarding individuals' health and safety.
Guide and supervise direct support professionals, including training, coaching, and performance management.
Monitor adherence to Minnesota Statute 245D requirements, organizational policies, and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with behavioral analysts, therapists, medical professionals, and community stakeholders to align support.
Provide at least 16 scheduled hours of hands-on support, with additional hours as needed to meet program requirements.
Manage team-member schedules and open-shift coverage.
Manage budgets, documentation, and communication with regulatory agencies and organizational leadership.
Build relationships with individuals and provide guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety.
Advocate for individuals' health and wellness needs and support progress toward their outcomes, hopes, and dreams by promoting independence in essential life skills.
Monitor and ensure administration of medications and medical treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Monitor and maintain individuals' plans and financial records according to regulations and program policies and procedures.