Employment Services Coordinator

Partnership Resources•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Partnership Resources, Inc., a non-profit disability services provider in the Twin Cities/West Metro area, is seeking a Designated Coordinator to join our fantastic Leadership Team. The Designated Coordinator is hands-on, leading a team of Direct Support Professionals and coordinating services for individuals. This position is within Partnership Resources’ Employment Services department, where we support individuals working in competitive, community-based employment at businesses throughout the Twin Cities/West Metro.

Requirements

Must meet Designated Coordinator qualifications in accordance with 245D licensing requirements: Experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children AND/OR post-secondary education in a field related to human services, education or health that totals a minimum of 4 years
Knowledge of employment services and a minimum of 1 year experience providing job placement, development or support services
Ability to use personal vehicle for daily travel throughout the Twin Cities/West Metro, between businesses and office locations is required
Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle as needed (for example, to a meeting)
Must be able to comply with PRI’s Transportation Policy. Mileage reimbursement is provided
Ability to flexibly adjust to frequent schedule, location and working environment changes, going with the flow
Ability to learn, understand and implement Chapter 245D licensing requirements
Must be able to push/pull/lift 21-50 pounds
Ability to withstand 6 or more hours of standing or walking in an 8-hour workday
Must be able to pass a background study with the MN Department of Human Services
Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Critical thinking skills and ability to independently problem solve
Ability to work collaboratively with a team
Intermediate computer and technology skills, including keyboarding skills, internet navigation, email use, word processing, data entry, charts, multimedia, spreadsheets, databases, file management, and mobile applications on a tablet/smartphone

Nice To Haves

leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides hands-on support within Employment Services, supporting staff and coordinating client services
Hires, trains and supervises a team of approximately 7 Direct Support Professionals comprised of Job Coaches and Float Staff
Works with the Director to lead the team in developing, planning, and implementing high quality support for individuals served
Manages a caseload of approximately 30 individuals served working in the community: overseeing 245D documentation and person-centered outcomes, mentoring staff on implementation, and leading support team meetings
Acts as an advocate for individuals served during their employment, with an emphasis on collaboration with employers and creative problem solving to address challenges
Supports the agency through administrative responsibilities such as scheduling substitute staff and answering the call-in line
Collaborates with Partnership Resources’ Employment Development staff to support individuals served when they gain a new job, assisting with job training and transportation set up
Occasional substitute coverage for Job Coaches, providing direct care support for individuals served at their place of employment
Oversees and enforces health & safety procedures within the department including medication administration, lifting/transferring, and environmental hazards