Designated Coordinator
About The Position
The Designated Coordinator coordinates service delivery, evaluates program quality, and ensures regulatory compliance for people served under Minnesota Statute 245D. The role provides leadership and oversight in residential programs serving four or more individuals and supports direct support team members. The position is onsite and includes direct oversight of team members and people supported, as well as at least 16 scheduled hours of hands-on support, with additional hours as needed to meet program requirements. 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 supports them in achieving their outcomes, hopes, and dreams by promoting independence in essential life skills. Responsibilities also include monitoring prescribed medication and medical-treatment administration and maintaining individual plans and financial records in accordance with regulations and program policies. The position primarily works Monday through Friday, with availability as needed for emergencies and program needs. The annual salary is $48,500.
Requirements
- Meet one of the Minnesota Statute 245D.81 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 education or training in human services and disabilities and four years of full-time direct care experience under qualified supervision.
- Background Study (BGS) clearance.
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
- Availability as needed for emergencies and program needs.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications; these may be obtained after hire.
- Training in supervisory skills, team building, and leadership.
Responsibilities
- Oversee one or more residential homes serving four or more individuals, including healthy meal options, supply and grocery fulfillment, and accounts payable processing.
- Coordinate support to achieve 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 direct support, with additional hours as needed to meet program requirements.
- Oversee team member schedules and manage open-shift coverage.
- Manage budgets, documentation, and communication with regulatory agencies and organizational leadership.
- Promote individuals’ independence in essential life skills and advocate for their health, wellness, and personal outcomes.
- Monitor administration of prescribed medications and medical treatments.
- Maintain individual plans and financial records in accordance with regulations and program policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Alive Workplace described as supportive, positive, and fun.
- 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
