Lead Program Coordinator - Adolescent Residential Care

brightpathllc; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 35,817,600 - 46,838,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision after 60 days

401(k) with 3.5% match after one year

Paid orientation and training

Certification support and Coursera

Job summary

BrightPath in Minnesota is seeking a Program Coordinator for our licensed 245D residential homes in the Twin Cities. You will be the on-site lead when the manager isn't there, providing in-ratio direct care and guiding the team to follow care plans for adolescents with complex behaviors.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, youth-focused care, medication management with Therap E-MAR, staff training, and ensuring licensing compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a vulnerable population in healthcare or oversight capacity.
• Leadership experience and/or training in disability or behavioral services.
• Minimum 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities (education can be substituted with equivalent experience).
• Ability to pass a DHS background study and maintain qualified status.
• Current valid driver's license and insurance.
• Comfort with the physical demands of direct support — on your feet up to 8 hours, transfers, and implementing approved physical interventions when necessary.
• Willingness to participate in the on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care based on each individual's Support Plan and Support Plan Addendum — ADLs, personal cares, medical needs, mental health supports, and program implementation.
• Be the go-to leader on shift; train new staff and help the team understand care plans, ADLs, and active treatment plans.
• Own medication management in Therap E-MAR — MAR reviews, med orders/inventory, and coordination with the RN.
• Document accurately and on time: ISP program data, daily logs, and quarterly progress reports.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and contribute to client care planning.
• Keep the home compliant with 245D and licensing standards (including quarterly fire/weather drills), and manage meal planning, grocery shopping, and the household budget (Divvy).

Skills

Leadership experience

Experience supporting a vulnerable pop

Ability to pass DHS background

Valid driver’s license

Education

50 hours of education/training in human services & disabilities

CPR/First Aid

CPI/Mandt/PCM certification

Job description

BrightPath in Minnesota is seeking a Program Coordinator for our licensed 245D residential homes in the Twin Cities. You will be the on-site lead when the manager isn't there, providing in-ratio direct care and guiding the team to follow care plans for adolescents with complex behaviors.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, youth-focused care, medication management with Therap E-MAR, staff training, and ensuring licensing compliance.