Launch Program Coordinator — Youth Crisis Stabilization

brightpathllc; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ICHRA health plan

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with 3.5% match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development CPI

Job summary

BrightPath is launching a new short-term crisis stabilization home in the Twin Cities area, and we seek a hands-on Program Coordinator to lead from day one. You will work five direct care shifts per week, alongside the training team, building routines, medication systems, and documentation from the start.

The role emphasizes intake setup, medication coordination, and real-time coaching of staff, with a focus on safety and high-acuity support for youth in crisis.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities
• Experience supporting a vulnerable population in a healthcare oversight capacity
• Leadership experience and/or training in disability services
• Ability to collaborate with a team on healthcare needs, care plan management, and IDT coordination
• Proficiency with electronic documentation; experience with Therap, Google Workspace, or similar systems
• Must pass a Department of Human Services background study and maintain qualified status
• Current valid driver's license and insurance as required by state law

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and program implementation per each person's Support Plan and Support Plan Addendum
• Support daily cares, ADLs, medical needs, and mental health supports
• Implement person-centered programming in alignment with the Support Plan Addendum and Individual Abuse Prevention Plan
• Assist in developing goals, monitoring progress, and collecting program data
• Complete and distribute progress reports
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and contribute to care planning and transition coordination
• Handle meal planning, grocery shopping, and household supplies, ensuring three nutritious meals daily per licensing standards
• Oversee site cleanliness and make sure assigned cleaning tasks are completed each shift
• Oversee healthcare coordination, including medication orders, inventory, and Medication Administration Review with the Registered Nurse
• Track medical appointments, update records in Therap E-MAR via the Pharmacy Message interface, and document after-visit summaries accurately
• Review Medication Administration Records regularly, resolving gaps and missing entries
• Coordinate medication reconciliation at intake and prepare medication documentation for discharge
• Escalate discrepancies to the nurse and Program Manager promptly
• Train new staff and coach the team on care plans, ADLs, and active treatment plans
• Maintain house and client binders to agency and licensing standards
• Work with centralized scheduling to ensure adequate coverage
• Help facilitate regular staff meetings
• Ensure compliance with licensing standards, including quarterly fire and weather drills
• Document program data and daily logs accurately and on time
• Review data to confirm each shift has the correct number of entries for the program and staffing ratio
• Follow up with staff on behavioral incidents and safety concerns, ensuring proper documentation and reporting
• Complete quality improvement tools and attendance records
• Allocate Divvy transactions correctly and maintain accurate records
• Upload receipts, verify purchases, and follow budgeting guidelines and authorized-use policies

Skills

Leadership

Crisis stabilization

Program coordination

Care plans

Documentation

Nursing coordination

Tools

Therap E-MAR

Therap

Google Workspace

Job description

BrightPath is launching a new short-term crisis stabilization home in the Twin Cities area, and we seek a hands-on Program Coordinator to lead from day one. You will work five direct care shifts per week, alongside the training team, building routines, medication systems, and documentation from the start.

The role emphasizes intake setup, medication coordination, and real-time coaching of staff, with a focus on safety and high-acuity support for youth in crisis.