Residential Program Coordinator / Lead DSP

Dungarvin•Inver Grove Heights, MN

6d•$21 - $21

About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a Residential Program Coordinator (RPC), also referred to in the posting title as Lead DSP, to provide person-centered support to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities or complex medical needs. The role coordinates services involving finances, activities, healthcare, nutrition, household management, and educational or vocational programs. It also supports consistent programming, individual supports, and team communication while helping individuals pursue independence, choice, dignity, and positive outcomes. The coordinator creates staff schedules to provide adequate program coverage, guides and coaches staff and support team members, and communicates program, household, medical, behavioral, and staffing needs to supervisors. The position also performs direct support duties during assigned shifts, including personal care, meal preparation, transportation, and activities of daily living. Household responsibilities include general housekeeping and upkeep to maintain a clean, safe, and well-maintained home. This is a full-time position with a fixed starting rate of $20.50 per hour. Employees should be prepared to work some weekend shifts and holidays. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance, and at least two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or one year of lead staff experience, or a two-year degree in a related field. Applicants must be at least 18 and have basic computer skills. Prior residential services experience is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
At least two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or one year of lead staff experience, or a two-year degree in a related field.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
Strong organizational, decision-making, communication, and time-management skills.
Strong reading, writing, and verbal communication skills for documenting services, following support plans, and collaborating with internal and external team members.
Reliability, accountability, and professionalism.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
Ability to provide person-centered support that promotes dignity, independence, and choice.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and provide direct support for extended periods.
Ability to safely transfer, reposition, and assist individuals in accordance with established safety guidelines.
Ability to lift, move, push, pull, and/or assist with lifting up to 50 pounds.
Preparedness to work some weekend shifts and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in residential services.

Responsibilities

Coordinate services related to finances, activities, healthcare, nutrition, household management, and educational or vocational programs.
Create and manage staff schedules to ensure adequate program coverage.
Assist the supervisor in maintaining consistency in programming, individual supports, and team communication.
Provide guidance, coaching, and support to staff and support team members.
Perform direct support duties during assigned shifts, including personal care, meal preparation, transportation, and other activities of daily living.
Promote person-centered supports that foster independence, choice, dignity, and positive outcomes.
Assist with household management and maintain a clean, safe, and well-maintained home environment, including general housekeeping and upkeep.
Communicate program, household, medical, behavioral, and staffing needs to supervisors.