Designated Coordinator

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota•Maplewood, MN

About The Position

The Designated Coordinator oversees program management for homes supporting individuals with disabilities. The role assures that each individual receives guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through relationship building. The coordinator advocates for individuals’ health and wellness needs and supports them in accomplishing their outcomes, hopes, and dreams by promoting independence in essential life skills. The role also monitors medication administration and prescribed medical treatments, and maintains individuals’ plans and financial records in accordance with regulations and program policies and procedures. The position includes two direct-support shifts per week, Monday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The coordinator is expected to work in the program daily. Hours are primarily Monday through Friday, with availability as needed for emergencies and program needs. Applicants must meet one of the listed education and direct-care experience combinations: a related bachelor’s degree and one year of qualifying full-time experience; a related associate’s degree and two years; a related postsecondary diploma and three years; or at least 50 hours of related education and training and four years of qualifying experience under the supervision of a staff member meeting the specified qualifications. Additional requirements include a driver’s license, required clearances and driving record, and supervisory, team-building, and leadership training. CPR certification, First Aid when required, and medication-administration training are required but may be obtained after hire. Managing an ICF/MR program requires a bachelor’s degree with QDDP designation. Hiring-bonus eligibility requires at least 40% FTE, current training, employment in good standing, and working all scheduled shifts. The employer describes its workplace as supportive, positive, and fun, and says its careers are challenging, energizing, and rewarding.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualification paths: a bachelor’s degree in a Human Services-related field and one year of full-time direct-care experience with people with disabilities or people age 65 or older; an associate’s degree in a related field and two years of that experience; a related postsecondary diploma and three years of that experience; or at least 50 hours of related Human Services and disability education and training plus four years of that experience under the supervision of a staff person meeting the specified qualifications.
Driver’s license required.
Bureau of Criminal Affairs (BCA) clearance required.
Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record required.
Training in supervisory skills, team building, and leadership required.
CPR certificate, First Aid when required, and medication-administration training required; these may be obtained after hire.
For managing an ICF/MR program, a bachelor’s degree with QDDP designation is required.
For hiring-bonus eligibility: work at least 40% FTE, stay current on all trainings, maintain employment in good standing, and work all scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities

Oversee program management for homes supporting individuals with disabilities.
Provide or assure guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through relationship building.
Advocate for individuals’ health and wellness needs and support progress toward their outcomes, hopes, and dreams.
Promote independence in performing essential life skills.
Monitor and assure administration of medications and medical treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Monitor and maintain each individual’s plan and financial records in compliance with regulations and program policies and procedures.
Supervise, support, train, and evaluate Direct Support Professionals, helping them advocate for the individuals they support.
Manage accounts payable, payroll records, petty cash and individual accounts, and budget monitoring.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with counties, families, stakeholders, and community organizations or groups.
Maintain documentation and records, and participate in periodic meetings and trainings.
Work in the program daily, complete two direct-support shifts per week, and be available as needed for emergencies and program needs.