Designated Coordinator with $2500 Hiring Bonus
About The Position
The Designated Coordinator coordinates service delivery, evaluates program quality, and ensures regulatory compliance for people served under Minnesota Statute 245D. The position provides leadership and oversight in residential programs serving four or more individuals, supporting the people served and guiding direct support team members. It is an onsite program position with primarily Monday–Friday hours and requires availability as needed for emergencies and program needs. The role includes at least 16 scheduled hours of hands-on support, with additional hours as needed. The coordinator helps ensure each individual receives guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through relationship building. The role advocates for individuals’ health and wellness and progress toward their outcomes, hopes, and dreams by promoting independence in essential life skills. It also monitors medication and medical treatment administration as prescribed, and maintains individuals’ plans and financial records in accordance with regulations and program policies. The position oversees one or more residential homes, including matters such as healthy meal options, supplies and groceries, and accounts payable. It coordinates person-centered support, supervises and develops direct support professionals, monitors regulatory and organizational compliance, collaborates with professionals and community stakeholders, manages staffing coverage, and handles budgets, documentation, and communications with regulatory agencies and organizational leadership. The listed annual salary is $48,500, with a $2,500 hiring bonus. To qualify for the bonus, an employee must work at least 40% FTE, remain current on all trainings, maintain employment in good standing, and work all scheduled shifts.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following education and experience pathways under Minnesota Statute 245D.81 (subdivisions 1–5): 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; associate degree in a human services field and two years of full-time direct care experience; 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 education or training in human services and disabilities and four years of full-time direct care experience under qualified supervision.
- Current CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications; 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
- Coordinate service delivery and evaluate program quality for people served under Minnesota Statute 245D.
- Provide oversight for one or more residential homes serving four or more individuals, including ensuring healthy meal options and fulfillment of supplies and groceries, and processing accounts payable.
- Coordinate support to promote person-centered outcomes while safeguarding individuals’ health and safety.
- Build relationships and provide individuals with guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety.
- Advocate for individuals’ health and wellness needs and progress toward their outcomes, hopes, and dreams, 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 in accordance with regulations and program policies and procedures.
- 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 and additional hours as needed to meet program requirements.
- Oversee team member schedules and manage open-shift coverage.
- Manage budgets, documentation, and communications with regulatory agencies and organizational leadership.
- Be available for emergencies and program needs outside the primarily Monday–Friday schedule.
Benefits
- $2,500 hiring bonus, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Supportive, positive, and fun workplace described as an Alive Workplace.
- Careers described as challenging, energizing, and rewarding.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
