Designated Coordinator

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota in Champlin, MN is seeking a Designated Coordinator to oversee program management for homes serving individuals with disabilities. The role includes guiding staff, ensuring health and wellness outcomes, and safeguarding medication administration per regulations.

The position requires a relevant Human Services degree with several years of direct care experience, plus supervisory training and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field with one year of full-time direct care experience.
• Associate's degree in Human Services with two years direct care experience.
• Diploma in Human Services with three years direct care experience.
• Minimum of 50 hours of education/training in Human Services and four years of direct care experience under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, support, train, and evaluate Direct Support Professionals.
• Manage accounts payable, payroll records, petty cash, and budget monitoring.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with counties, families, stakeholders, and community groups.
• Maintain documentation, records, and participate in meetings/trainings.

Skills

Driver's license

CPR certificate

First Aid

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Associate's degree in Human Services

Diploma in Human Services

50 hours of education & training in Human Services (and 4 years direct care experience)

Job description

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Designated Coordinator

• Posted on November 2, 2026

Locations

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Champlin, MN 55316, USA

• On-site
• Salary : $48,500 USD per year
• Personal Support Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: DESIG010037

Description

As a Designated Coordinator, you will oversee the program management for homes supporting individuals with disabilities.

Pay:

• Annual salary of $48,500.

Shifts:

• Two direct support shifts a week Monday and Friday 8a to 4pm.
• Although the hours for this position are primarily Monday-Friday, the expectation is that you will be available as needed for emergencies and to meet the needs of the program.

Designated Coordinator Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in a field related to Human Services and one year of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older; OR
• An associate's degree in a field related to Human Services and two years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older; OR
• A diploma in a field related to Human Services from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older; OR
• A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to Human Services and disabilities and four years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older under the supervision of a staff person who meets the qualifications identified in clauses 1 to 3.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will assure each individual is provided guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through relationship building. You will advocate that each individual's health and wellness needs are met and that they are accomplishing their outcomes, hopes, and dreams by promoting independence in performing essential life skills. You will monitor and assure the administration of medication and medical treatments as prescribed by physicians. You will monitor and maintain each individual's plan and financial records per regulation and program policies and procedures.

Designated Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Supervise, support, train, and evaluate Direct Support Professionals - teaching them to be the advocates they need to be to support each individual they work with.
• Manage the accounts payable, payroll records, petty cash/individual accounts, and budget monitoring.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with counties, families, stakeholders, and community organizations/groups.
• Maintain documentation, perform record keeping, and participate in periodic meetings/trainings.

Additional Requirements:

• Driver's license required.
• CPR certificate, First Aid (when required), and medication administration training is also required but can be obtained after hire.
• Training in supervisory skills, team building, and leadership.
• Bureau of Criminal Affairs (BCA) clearance is required.
• Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record is required.
• When managing an ICF/MR program, a bachelor's degree (with QDDP designation) is required.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an Alive Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Preferred

Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Preferred

Peer Recognition : Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Work-Life Balance : Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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