Designated Coordinator - Skills Development Specialist

Working Title: Designated Coordinator

Job Class: Skills Development Specialist

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 79683

• Location : Hastings

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 01/31/2025

• Closing Date : 02/06/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Human Services

• Division/Unit : Direct Care & Treatment / Community Based Services / Minnesota State Operated Community Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift; (Generally, shifts are 7:00 a. m. to 3:00 p. m. and 3:00 p. m. 11:00 p. m. ); shift and hours may vary depending on needs of the program.

• Days of Work : Varies; May include weekends and holidays.

• Travel Required : Yes (Transport and accompany individuals to medical appointments, community outings, recreational activities, and spiritual events)

• Salary Range: $23. 63 - $34. 18 / hourly; $49,339 - $71,367 / annually

• Job Class Option : Designated Coordinator

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (/mn. gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Please note: This job posting was previously posted 01/14/2025 - 01/16/2025. Previous applicants need not reapply unless they wish to provide new or additional information.

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This is a full - time, rotating shift position with some weekend and holiday shifts, located in Hastings, Minnesota. The hours of work are generally 7:00 a. m. to 3:00 p. m. and 3:00 p. m. to 11:00 p. m . Days of work and hours vary depending on site needs.

The Designated Coordinator is the lead worker at the program and plays a key role in overseeing programs, activities, and scheduling, under the direction of the supervisor. In this role, the Designated Coordinator will split their time between direct care responsibilities and program responsibilities. Program responsibilities include designing, implementing and evaluating support strategies for individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, brain injury, and other emotional, behavioral medical complexities or co-occurring diagnoses. Hours will vary, candidates must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed. This is a great position for a candidate who has experience with individuals who have high behavioral needs.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Participating in the development, refinement and implementation of individualized program plans that will help individuals safely achieve their goals.

• Providing work direction, guidance, training and feedback to staff to ensure the highest standards of service delivery are provided to the individuals.

• Providing direct care to individuals such as bathing, toileting, hygiene, medication/treatment administration, providing escorts and mobile supports and behavior interventions.

• Contributing to the safety and security of the site, individuals served and co-workers.

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet the qualifications to be a Designated Coordinator:

• 4 years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older;

AND

• A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities;

OR

• A diploma in a field related to *human services from an accredited post-secondary institution and 3 years full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older;

OR

• An associate degree in a field related to *human services and 2 years full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older;

OR

• A bachelor's degree in a field related to *human services and 1 year full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older.

*Human Services related Degrees may include but not limited to the following:

• Family Social Sciences

• Health Care Management

• Special Education

• Public Health

• Recreational Therapy

• Social Work

• Alcohol and Drug Counseling

• Social Science

• Health Science

• Psychology

Candidates must also minimally meet these required qualifications:

• Must have a valid Driver's License

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Ability to:

• Develop person-centered support plans that use Positive Support principles and practices, including Person-Centered Thinking and Planning, Positive Behavior Support, and recovery-oriented mental health supports.

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to promote among team members a shared understanding of support goals and implementation of methods.

• Develop a schedule of activities to ensure that resources are used effectively in implementing programs according to plans.

• Apply consistent principles in assessing individuals' interfering behavior, skill development needs, and progress toward achieving individual goals.

• Work rotating or irregular hours as needed, or directed.

• Provide direct care as needed.

Knowledge of:

• Coaching principles sufficient to motivate and guide employees.

• Support principles and techniques sufficient to plan, design, and implement individual program strategies for assigned individuals.

Preferred Qualifications

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