Designated Coordinator - Partnership Resources Inc

$1500 Hiring Bonus

Join our dedicated team of program coordinators and support impact-driven inclusion for adults who have developmental disabilities!

Partnership Resources, Inc., a non-profit disability services provider in the Twin Cities/West Metro area, is seeking a Designated Coordinator to lead and empower a team of Direct Support Professionals at our day program in St. Louis Park or Golden Valley.

The Designated Coordinator is a leadership position integral to achieving our vision that every person with disabilities thrives in an inclusive community. We are seeking an organized self-starter who can balance detail-oriented compliance work while compassionately mentoring their team to success.

This is a full-time non-exempt position with a work schedule of Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4 PM (40 hours per week). No nights, no weekends!

Details:

• Provides hands-on support in the day program, coordinating site staff and client services
• Hires, trains and supervises a team of Direct Support Professionals
• Works with the Site Team Leader, Co-Coordinator, and Director as applicable to lead the team in developing, planning, and implementing high quality client programming focused on recreation, skill building and community engagement. We offer a wide variety of activities for participants to choose from and partner with community organizations to offer specialized opportunities
• Manages a caseload of 30-40 individuals served: overseeing 245D documentation and person-centered outcomes, mentoring staff on implementation, and leading support team meetings
• Oversees and enforces health & safety procedures at assigned location including medication administration, lifting/transferring, and environmental hazards
• Specific to the Golden Valley location:
  • This is our Vocational Immersion Program (VIP) site. VIP supports individuals in cultivating the soft and hard skills needed to thrive in employment, while providing hands-on opportunities to practice acquired skills through paid work and volunteer assignments
  • Provides individualized Employment Development Services (EDS) and Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) for a rotating caseload of individuals who are seeking job placement. Acts as an advocate for persons served during the EDS/VRS process, with an emphasis on collaboration with employers during the hiring and onboarding process

Compensation:

• Pay: $21 or $23 per hour depending on qualifications

Comprehensive benefits package included:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays off (7-9 per year)
• Additional paid personal holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Free Life AD&D coverage
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Access to the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program

Requirements:

• Must meet Designated Coordinator qualifications in accordance with 245D licensing requirements:
  • Experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children AND/OR post-secondary education in a field related to human services, education or health that totals a minimum of 4 years
  • Candidates who do not meet this requirement as demonstrated by their resume will not be considered
• Ability to learn, understand and implement Chapter 245D licensing requirements
• Must be able to lift and transfer clients, adhering to the physical demands of the job and safety requirements/policy
• Ability to travel between office locations as needed, including providing transportation to clients as assigned
• Must be able to pass a background study with the MN Department of Human Services
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa

Other Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Critical thinking skills and ability to independently problem solve
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team, leadership experience preferred

Together with our community partners, we raise awareness, help shape opportunities, and ensure that people with disabilities have abundant choices within community life. Join us in our mission. Apply now!

Partnership Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon any characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage people of all life experiences to apply.

Learn more at www.partnershipresources.org