Designated Coordinator

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Zimmerman (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota seeks a Designated Coordinator to oversee program management for homes serving individuals with disabilities. You will ensure guidance, support, safety, and health needs are met while promoting independence and positive outcomes.

You will supervise Direct Support Professionals, manage accounts payable and payroll, monitor budgets, and collaborate with counties, families, and community partners. Travel and on‑call availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field (or equivalent).
• Associate's degree in Human Services or related field with 2+ years of direct care experience.
• Diploma in Human Services with 3+ years of direct care experience.
• 50 hours of Human Services education/training with 4+ years of direct care experience.
• Bachelor's degree with QDDP designation for ICF/MR programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program management for homes serving individuals with disabilities.
• Monitor health, wellness, safety, and independence goals for individuals.

Skills

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid training

Supervisory skills

Team leadership

Leadership training

On-call readiness

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Associate's degree in Human Services or related field

Diploma in Human Services or related field

50 hours of Human Services education/training

Bachelor's degree with QDDP designation (ICF/MR)

Job description

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth, 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!

Job Summary:

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

In this role, you will also 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. You will be responsible for accounts payable, payroll records, petty cash/individual accounts, and budget monitoring. You will develop and maintain positive working relationships with counties, families, stakeholders, and community organizations/groups. You will be required to maintain documentation, perform record keeping, and participate in periodic meetings/trainings. 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.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 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 aged 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 aged 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 aged 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 aged 65 and older under the supervision of a staff person who meets the qualifications identified in clauses 1 to 3.
• When managing an ICF/MR program, a bachelor's degree (with QDDP designation) is required.
• 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.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required for trainings, meetings, and organizational needs.
• Availability to provide on-call support outside of regular business hours to address emergencies and operational needs.

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