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. It is an onsite program position with direct oversight of team members and people supported, including at least 16 scheduled hours of hands-on support and additional hours as needed. The coordinator helps ensure that each individual receives guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through relationship building. The role advocates for individuals’ health and wellness needs and supports their outcomes, hopes, and dreams by promoting independence in essential life skills. It also monitors medication and medical treatments as prescribed, and maintains individual plans and financial records in accordance with regulations and program policies and procedures. The position is primarily Monday through Friday, with availability as needed for emergencies and program needs. The annual salary is $48,500.
Requirements
- Meet one of the education and experience pathways specified under Minnesota Statute 245D.81 (subdivisions 1–5): 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, which 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 as needed for emergencies and program needs.
Responsibilities
- Oversee one or more residential homes serving four or more individuals, including healthy meal options, supplies and groceries, and accounts payable processing.
- Coordinate support to achieve person-centered outcomes while safeguarding individuals’ health and safety.
- Guide and supervise direct support professionals through 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 coordinate support.
- Provide a minimum of 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.
- Monitor medication administration and medical treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintain each individual’s plan and financial records in accordance with regulations and program policies and procedures.
- Advocate for individuals’ health and wellness needs, outcomes, hopes, and dreams, and promote independence in essential life skills.
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
Education Level
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