Designated Coordinator
About The Position
The Designated Coordinator coordinates service delivery, evaluates program quality, and ensures compliance with regulations 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. 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 needs and supports progress toward their outcomes, hopes, and dreams by promoting independence in essential life skills. The coordinator also monitors medication and medical treatment administration as prescribed, and maintains individual plans and financial records in accordance with regulations and program policies and procedures. The position’s hours are primarily Monday through Friday, with availability expected as needed for emergencies and program needs. It includes a minimum of 16 scheduled hours of hands-on support, with additional hours as needed.
Requirements
- Meet one of the qualification pathways under Minnesota Statute 245D.81 (subd. 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 education or training in human services and disabilities 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).
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight for one or more residential homes serving four or more individuals, including ensuring healthy meal options and fulfillment of supply and grocery needs, and processing accounts payable.
- 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 align support.
- Provide at least 16 scheduled hours of hands-on 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.
- Advocate for individuals’ health and wellness needs and support their outcomes, hopes, and dreams by promoting independence in essential life skills.
- Monitor and assure administration of medications and medical treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitor and maintain individual plans and financial records in accordance with regulations and program policies and procedures.
Benefits
- The organization describes its workplace as supportive, positive, and fun.
- Careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees.
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Job Type
Full-time
