Description

Job Summary: The Designated Manager will work with 245D programs to determine their needs and establish the working relationship. The DM will assign the program to the appropriate Designated Coordinator and work with the DC to “fix” 245D issues within program with the goal of establishing an appropriately working program moving forward. This will include in-person visits, virtual visits, remote work and some travel.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervising Designated Coordinators to include assigning programs, reviewing documents, ensuring paperwork is being completed in a timely manner.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervise staff so that employees effectively perform assigned job duties and achieve the objectives of the program/division.
• Develop training for staff and programs.
• Develop, implement and evaluate service programs to ensure that individuals’ needs are met and program staff are trained to understand their responsibilities.
• Implement administrative duties so that individuals receive the necessary services in a safe, healthy environment. 
• Assist Designated Coordinators with completion of required paperwork to meet 245D deadlines.
• Meet with new programs to determine their needs and establish a plan of action.
• Submit a minimum of 25 billable hours per week plus drive-time and mileage.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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
• 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 or older under the supervision of a staff person who meets the qualifications in one of the categories above.
• A Designated Manager requires 3 years experience in a supervisory level position. 
• Strong embodiment of company values:
• We bring joy
• We are change
• We do the right thing (when no one is watching)
• We don’t give up on people
• We listen to help

Ability to:

• Develop person-centered support plans that use Positive Support principles and practices, including Person-Centered Thinking and Planning.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Develop detailed Individual Abuse Prevention Plans.
• Apply consistent principles in assessing individuals’ progress toward achieving individual goals.

EEO: Oak Tree Support Services strives to create a diverse, inclusive environment to better represent the communities that we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer.

All Oak Tree Support Services employees must be approved to work by the Minnesota Department of Human Services’ Background Check Unit. Background checks are completed after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.