Community Support Staff

Dungarvin; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Dungarvin in Minnesota is seeking a dedicated coordinator to support individuals with disabilities in their homes and communities. This hybrid position blends in-person visits with remote work to build trust, assess career options, and provide hands-on coaching toward employment.

You will help craft resumes, rehearse interviews, identify job leads, and assist with onboarding and training with employers while documenting progress and communicating with the team.

Qualifications

• Must meet requirements of a Designated Coordinator.
• Direct care or support experience with individuals with disabilities or older adults.
• Educational pathways with required years as listed above.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Meet clients in their homes and the community to build trust and connection.
• Conduct career assessments focusing on strengths, skills, and interests.
• Help develop or revise resumes, practice interviews, and identify job leads.
• Support onboarding and training with new employers.
• Provide ongoing coaching to promote job retention and personal growth.
• Attend team meetings, write progress reports, and maintain clear communication.
• Create positive, lasting impact—one job, one goal, one success at a time.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Mentoring coaching

Job market knowledge

Integrity confidentiality

Organized multi-tasking

Multilingual basics

Technology for documentation

Education

HS diploma or GED + 4 years direct care

Associate degree + 2 years

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year

Job description

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Meeting clients in their homes and community to build trust and connection
• Conducting career assessments that focus on individual strengths, skills, and interests
• Helping develop or revise resumes, practice interviews, and identify job leads
• Supporting onboarding and training with new employers
• Providing ongoing coaching to promote job retention and personal growth
• Attending team meetings, writing progress reports, and maintaining clear communication
• Creating positive, lasting impact—one job, one goal, one success at a time

This hybrid role includes in-person and remote work, with up to two days per week working from home based on service needs. Mileage for work-related travel is reimbursed.

What You Bring to the Table

Qualifications

• Must meet requirements of a Designated Coordinator
• High school diploma or GED plus at least 4 years of experience providing direct care or support to individuals with disabilities or older adults or
• Associate degree in human services, education, or a related field plus at least 2 years of experience providing direct care or support to individuals with disabilities or older adults or
• Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, or a related field plus at least 1 year of experience providing direct care or support to individuals with disabilities or older adults
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, or lift

Skills & Abilities

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members
• Experience teaching, coaching, or mentoring individuals in employment-related skills
• Knowledge of the job market and hiring process
• Demonstrates integrity by maintaining confidentiality and following organizational policies
• Highly organized, flexible, and able to manage multiple tasks or unexpected demands professionally
• Fluency in ASL, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Oromo preferred
• Proficient with using technology for documentation

Additional Information

We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Dungarvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.