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Position: Consultation Coordinator
Schedule: Monday-Friday, typically between the hours of 9am-5pm. Hybrid schedule eligible based on performance after training period.
Wage: $55,000 annual salary including FT benefits
Company Benefits and Perks:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Volunteer Time
- 401K plan with employer matching after 1 year
- Supplemental Insurance and Pet Insurance offered
- Childcare at Corporate Office for Employees
- Pet-Friendly Corporate Offices
- Fun events including: Annual Company Picnic, Wednesday Snack Days at Corporate Office, Annual Summer Bags Tournament, and more!
- MERSC Discounts at MN Events and Businesses
Job Summary
The Consultation Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of Community First Services and Support (CFSS) Consultation Services. These services are designed to support individuals in self-directed home and community settings. The Consultation Coordinator’s primary responsibilities involve personalizing services, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with stakeholders to deliver exceptional support.
In this position, you are responsible for coordinating care, maintaining service quality, managing documentation, and advocating for the participants served. Services must be delivered in alignment with regulatory standards and best practices. This job description outlines the key responsibilities of the position but is not intended to be exhaustive.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Individual Service Coordination
- Facilitating & Managing Meetings: Schedule, attend, and facilitate Annual, Semi-Annual, or Six-Month Progress Review meetings, as well as any meetings requested by the participant or their stakeholders.
- Person-Centered Planning: Develop, implement, and monitor individualized service plans tailored to the unique needs and preferences of each participant.
- Internal Coordination: Collaborate internally with team members and externally with service providers, family members, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.
2. Oversight and Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all aspects of service delivery align with CFSS regulations and applicable Minnesota state laws.
- Quality Assurance: Monitor the quality of services to ensure they meet the standards outlined in service agreements and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Resource Provision: Identify and provide access to additional resources or supports that staff and responsible parties may require to fulfill their roles effectively.
3. Documentation and Record-Keeping
- Service Records: Maintain comprehensive, accurate records of service delivery, including individualized service plans, progress reviews, changes in condition, and incident documentation.
- Reporting: Prepare and submit required reports and documentation to regulatory agencies and other relevant stakeholders as needed.
- Family Support: Provide families with support and information about available services, ensuring they understand their roles and the supports assessed and approved by county representatives.
4. Administrative Duties
- Service Agreement Monitoring: Oversee budgetary aspects of service provision, ensuring expenditures align with the approved service line budget for each participant.
5. Professional Development
- Continued Learning & Training: Stay informed about best practices, regulatory updates, and developments in the field to enhance service delivery. Complete internal training requirements as directed by program supervisors or Orion Associates
Educational Requirements
- Have a bachelor’s degree or Higher in Social or Human Services Fields
- Have at least one year of experience working directly with people who have an intellectual disability or other developmental disability and have an associate’s degree or higher in a discipline associated with Social or Human Services.
Educational Requirements Substitution
- Staff working directly with people can substitute one of the following for a bachelor’s degree:
- One year of full-time experience providing direct services to people with disabilities or people older than age 65.
- Experience coordinating or directing services for people with disabilities or people older than age 65, including self-directed services.
- Experience coordinating their own services.
Key Qualifications
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Familiarity with CFSS regulations and Minnesota state laws
- Ability to develop and monitor individualized service plans
- Commitment to person-centered practices and quality assurance
All staff working directly with people must:
- Be age 18 or older
- Pass a DHS background study
- Have an acceptable driving record per Orion Associates company policy
Orion Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply at https://www.orionassoc.net/job-openings/
Salary : $55,000
