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, including direct oversight and support of team members and people supported. The position is onsite and includes at least 16 scheduled hours of hands-on direct support, with additional hours as needed to meet program requirements. The coordinator supports individuals through relationship building, promoting independence in essential life skills, advocating for health and wellness needs, and helping individuals pursue their outcomes, hopes, and dreams. The role monitors medication and medical-treatment administration as prescribed, and maintains individual plans and financial records in accordance with regulations and program policies. The position is primarily Monday through Friday, with availability expected as needed for emergencies and program needs. The annual salary is $48,500. Candidates must meet one of the education and experience pathways specified under Minnesota Statute 245D.81: a bachelor’s degree in a human services field and one year of full-time direct-care experience; an associate degree in a human services field and two years of full-time direct-care experience; a human services diploma from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of full-time direct-care experience; or at least 50 hours of human services and disability education or training and four years of full-time direct-care experience under qualified supervision. Current CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications may be obtained after hire. Additional requirements include supervisory-skills, team-building, and leadership training; Background Study clearance; and a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following Minnesota Statute 245D.81 education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree in a human services field plus 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 plus two years of full-time direct-care experience; a diploma in a human services field from an accredited postsecondary institution plus three years of full-time direct-care experience; or at least 50 hours of education or training in human services and disabilities plus four years of full-time direct-care experience under qualified supervision.
- Current CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certification; 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
- Coordinate service delivery and evaluate program quality for people served under Minnesota Statute 245D.
- 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, organizational policies, and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with behavioral analysts, therapists, medical professionals, and community stakeholders.
- Provide at least 16 scheduled hours of hands-on direct support, with additional hours as needed.
- Oversee team-member schedules and manage open-shift coverage.
- Manage budgets, documentation, and communications with regulatory agencies and organizational leadership.
- Build relationships with individuals and support their guidance, encouragement, comfort, security, and safety.
- Advocate for individuals’ health and wellness needs and promote independence in essential life skills.
- Monitor administration of medication and medical treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintain individuals’ plans and financial records in accordance with regulations and program policies.
- Be available for emergencies and program needs outside the primarily Monday-to-Friday schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
