Designated Coordinator with $3000 Hiring Bonus

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota•Brainerd, MN

10h•Onsite

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 both the people served and direct support team members. This is an onsite program position with direct oversight and support responsibilities. The role is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday, with availability as needed for emergencies and program needs. It includes at least 16 scheduled hours of hands-on direct support, with additional hours as needed. The coordinator supports individuals through relationship building, guidance, encouragement, comfort, security, and safety. The role advocates for individuals’ health and wellness, supports progress toward their outcomes and goals, and promotes independence in essential life skills. It also monitors medication and medical treatment administration as prescribed, and maintains individual plans and financial records in accordance with regulations and program policies. The annual salary is $48,500, and the posting offers a $3,000 hiring bonus. Bonus eligibility requires at least 40% FTE, being up to date on all trainings, maintaining employment in good standing, and working all scheduled shifts. Required certifications may be obtained after hire.

Requirements

Meet one of the Minnesota Statute 245D.81 (subd. 1–5) education and experience pathways: 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 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).
Availability primarily Monday through Friday, as well as as needed for emergencies and program needs.
At least 16 scheduled hours of hands-on support, with additional hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Oversee one or more residential homes serving four or more individuals, including healthy meal options, supplies and grocery fulfillment, and accounts payable processing.
Coordinate support to achieve person-centered outcomes while safeguarding individuals’ health and safety.
Provide guidance and supervision to direct support professionals, including training, coaching, and performance management.
Monitor compliance with Minnesota Statute 245D, organizational policies, and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with behavioral analysts, therapists, medical professionals, and community stakeholders to coordinate support.
Provide at least 16 scheduled hours of hands-on direct support, with additional hours as needed to meet program requirements.
Manage team schedules and oversight of open-shift coverage.
Manage budgets, documentation, and communication with regulatory agencies and organizational leadership.
Build relationships with individuals and support their guidance, safety, comfort, wellness, outcomes, and independence in essential life skills.
Monitor and ensure administration of prescribed medications and medical treatments.
Monitor and maintain individual plans and financial records according to regulations and program policies and procedures.