EGF Designated Coordinator

Redwood Family Care Network•East Grand Forks, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Designated Coordinator is responsible for supervising services for people with disabilities within one or more specific programs. This role involves supervising services for one to four consumers and potentially several locations. The Designated Coordinator is responsible for direct care and support services, staffing, financial management, physical plant operations, and consumer and community relations. Schedules are assigned by the District Manager and require flexibility to allow for direct supervision during all hours and shifts. The Designated Coordinator must be available at all hours for emergency response, and additional non-scheduled hours may be required. As a supervisor, this role oversees Assistant Designated Coordinators, Direct Care Staff, and other assigned service personnel. The primary responsibility is to protect and promote the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals served. This is typically a full-time, hourly position with hours determined by consumer needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred and 18 years of age or older.
One year serving people with developmental disabilities.
CPR/First Aid certification (provided).
Crisis intervention training (provided).
Skilled in written and oral communication, community relations, and service development.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of behavior management principles, designated development, and monitoring techniques.
Demonstrated ability in leadership, personnel management, employee training, and public relations.
Valid driver's license and driving record that meets insurability requirements.
Knowledge and understanding of applicable Federal and State regulations.
Eligibility as determined by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Department of Human Services.
Option 1: 4-year degree and 1 year FTE direct care.
Option 2: 2-year degree and 2 years FTE direct care.
Option 3: Diploma (accredited postsecondary) and 3 years FTE direct care.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility to allow for direct supervision of services during all hours and all shifts.
Availability at all hours to respond in the event of an emergency.
Occasional outdoor/community activities.
Frequent sitting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
Occasional bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, standing, crawling, reaching, walking, driving, traveling, kneeling, and crouching.

Responsibilities

Supervise services for people with disabilities within one or more specific programs.
Supervise services for one to four consumers and potentially several locations.
Provide direct care and support services for consumers.
Manage staffing, financial aspects, and physical plant operations.
Foster consumer and community relations.
Be available at all hours for emergency response.
Supervise Assistant Designated Coordinators, Direct Care Staff, and other service personnel.
Protect and promote the health, safety, and well-being of the people served.
Ensure compliance with applicable Federal and State regulations.
Maintain a valid driver's license and meet insurability requirements.