Program Coordinator – Behavioral Residential Services

BrightPath • Apple Valley, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BrightPath operates licensed 245D residential homes across the Twin Cities, supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex behavioral needs. The Program Coordinator is the experienced on-site lead when the manager is absent, providing direct care in ratio while leading the team in a small, home-like setting serving adolescent males. The work can involve serious, challenging behaviors, 2:1 support, and skilled crisis response.

The coordinator safeguards residents’ daily well-being and safety; ensures Support Plans, Support Plan Addenda, and active treatment plans are followed; trains and supports staff; manages medications and documentation; and helps keep the home compliant and operating smoothly. This is a full-time, non-exempt position scheduled four days per week—Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM—plus every other weekend and participation in an on-call rotation. Pay is $30 per hour.

Requirements

• Experience supporting a vulnerable population in a healthcare or oversight capacity.
• Leadership experience and/or training in disability or behavioral services.
• At least 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities, or equivalent experience in place of the education and training.
• Ability to pass a DHS background study and maintain qualified status.
• Current valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of direct support, including being on one’s feet for up to eight hours, performing transfers, and implementing approved physical interventions when necessary.
• Willingness to participate in the on-call rotation.
• Calmness under pressure, dignity-first care, clear communication, reliability, and a drive for continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in psychology, social work, special education, or a related behavioral science.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Crisis-intervention certification such as CPI, Mandt, or PCM.
• Familiarity with 245D, Therap, and behavior support plan implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care in accordance with each individual’s Support Plan and Support Plan Addendum, including ADLs, personal care, medical needs, mental health supports, and program implementation.
• Serve as the go-to leader on shift, train new staff, and help staff understand care plans, ADLs, and active treatment plans.
• Manage medications in Therap E-MAR, including MAR reviews, medication orders and inventory, and coordination with the RN.
• Complete ISP program data, daily logs, and quarterly progress reports accurately and on time.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and contribute to client care planning.
• Maintain compliance with 245D and licensing standards, including conducting quarterly fire and weather drills.
• Manage meal planning, grocery shopping, and the household budget using Divvy.
• Participate in the on-call rotation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days.
• 401(k) with a 3.5% match after one year.
• Paid orientation and training.
• Certification support.
• Company Coursera account.
• Advancement pathways.
• Supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

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