Designated Coordinator: $1000 HIRING BONUS

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 41,225 - 55,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking a Designated Coordinator to oversee program management for homes supporting individuals with disabilities. You will guide, encourage, support, and ensure safety and wellness while promoting independence in essential life skills through strong relationships and advocacy.

The role includes supervising Direct Support Professionals, handling accounts payable, payroll, budgeting, and maintaining partnerships with counties, families, and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or 1+ year direct care exp with disabilities or 65+ age), or equivalent education/experience.
• Alternative: 50 hours of HR services training with 4+ years direct care exp.
• Driver's license required; CPR/First Aid and med administration training may be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program management for homes serving individuals with disabilities.
• Supervise Direct Support Professionals; train and evaluate staff.
• Handle accounts payable, payroll records, petty cash, and budget monitoring.
• Maintain relationships with counties, families, and community organizations.
• Maintain documentation and participate in meetings/trainings; assist on-call for emergencies.

Skills

Driver's license

CPR

First Aid

Medication administration training

Supervisory skills

Team building

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Associate's degree in Human Services

Diploma in Human Services

50 hours Human Services education/training

QDDP designation (for ICF/MR)

Job description

Pay

Annual salary of $48,500

$1,000 Hiring Bonus*

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 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.
• 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.

Hiring Bonus Eligibility

To be eligible for a hiring bonus you must meet the following requirements:

• 40% FTE or greater
• Remain up to date on all trainings
• Maintain employment in good standing
• Work all scheduled shifts