What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designated Coordinator position at Partnership Resources Inc?
$2000 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 Vocational Immersion Program (VIP) in Golden Valley.
VIP is a Day Support and Prevocational Services program that supports individuals who have developmental and intellectual disabilities in cultivating the soft and hard skills needed to thrive in employment. VIP also provides hands-on opportunities to practice acquired skills through paid work and volunteer assignments.
The VIP 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 daytime hours approximately 8 AM 4 PM (40 hours per week). Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
Details:
- Provides hands-on support at the VIP program, coordinating site staff and client services
- Hires, trains and supervises a team of 4 Direct Support Professionals
- Works with the Director to lead the team in developing, planning, and implementing high quality client programming
- Manages a caseload of 15-20 individuals at the VIP site: overseeing 245D documentation and person-centered outcomes, mentoring staff on implementation, and leading support team meetings
- Provides individualized Employment Development Services (EDS) and Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) for a rotating caseload of 5-15 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
- Oversees and enforces health & safety procedures at assigned location including medication administration, lifting/transferring, and environmental hazards
Compensation:
- Pay: $21 or $23 per hour depending on qualifications
Comprehensive benefits package included:
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays off
- 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
Salary : $21 - $23
