Designated Coordinator

Caring Professionals Homecare, LLC • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

The Designated Coordinator ensures that 245D Home and Community-Based Services are coordinated and delivered in compliance with Minnesota 245D Statutes and reflect person-centered, positive support practices. The role oversees the creation and implementation of each individual’s Coordinated Services and Supports Plan (CSSP) Addendum, including its supporting documents, and helps ensure the health, safety, and rights of each person served. The coordinator works with individuals, support teams, case managers, lead agencies, healthcare professionals, legal guardians, and direct support staff; monitors service delivery and documentation; and helps maintain regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following minimum qualification pathways: a bachelor’s degree and one year of full-time direct care experience; an associate degree and two years of full-time direct care experience; a human services diploma and three years of full-time direct care experience; or four years of full-time direct care experience and 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities.
• Valid NetStudy 2.0 background study clearance.
• First Aid certification or annual basic first aid training.
• Complete Rule 9544 and DHS-required trainings when due.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Accuracy in documentation and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining compliance with all 245D requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and document implementation of each individual’s Coordinated Service and Support Plan Addendum.
• Coordinate with case managers, lead agencies, healthcare professionals, and legal guardians.
• Develop person-centered support plans and ensure Positive Support principles and practices are used.
• Monitor and document service delivery for compliance with Minnesota 245D Statutes.
• Participate in admission, service initiation, and service delivery processes.
• Conduct home visits with individuals served when required by 245D regulations, the support plan, or the support team.
• Train, support, and oversee direct support staff; perform competency checks and yearly evaluations.
• Facilitate progress on measurable outcomes and evaluate the effectiveness of methodologies used.
• Report maltreatment, incidents, and injuries within established regulatory timelines and conduct internal reviews.
• Complete and maintain accurate, timely documentation and progress reviews.
• Protect and promote the rights of each person served.
• Follow applicable agency policies and DHS regulations.
• Complete required annual trainings when due.
• Cooperate with internal audits and DHS reviews and ensure implementation of corrective action plans when identified.
• Remain current with changes to Minnesota Statutes 245D, the Positive Support Rule (Minnesota Rule 9544), and related DHS regulations.
• Act with integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Provide direct care as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed