Program Coordinator

Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a Program Coordinator for our adult foster care home in Duluth.

The Dodge program is located in Duluth in the Lakeside neighborhood, less than 10 minutes from UMD. The program supports four women ranging in age from 19 to their early 60s with mental health diagnoses, including brain injury and borderline personality disorder.

Shifts: Mixture of day and afternoon/evening shifts according to program needs. Weekends will be required as needed.

Salary: $23.44-$24.44/hour :

This program pays a rate exception on top of RSI's regular wages. Rate exceptions are requested by RSI from the Department of Human Services (DHS) due to more significant staff support needs for one or more person at the program, so we may compensate direct care staff at a higher wage. Please note that rate exceptions are tied to the individual(s) receiving services and will no longer be offered if the individual terminates service with RSI or no longer needs the additional supports.

What we offer::

• Health and dental insurance (Full-time)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time staff
• Paid training
• $500 refer a friend bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long term/Short term disability and life insurance (Full-time)

Other benefits RSI employees enjoy include :flexible scheduling, free meals, and employee recognition and rewards. Eligible employees may also qualify for tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness through state and federal assistance programs.

What you’ll do as a Program Coordinator::
As a Program Coordinator, you are responsible for providing leadership and supervision of the home and developing programs to best meet the needs of the person being supported. Through a person-centered planning process, the individual and their support team develop a customized plan that helps guide the person toward achieving their desires, interests, and dreams. Other responsibilities include:

• Managing the daily operations of the home
• Developing and facilitating person-centered plans
• Providing leadership, training and supervision of staff
• Assuring adequate staffing within budget guidelines
• Performing program scheduling, payroll, and office functions
• Developing outcomes/learning objectives
• Reporting on individual progress
• Compliance with federal, state and county licensing rules/regulations
• Communicating and collaborating with support team members
• Performing direct support functions (assisting people with meeting personal care needs, positive behavioral supports, household management, community activities and involvement, etc.)

For this position, you will need::

• A valid driver’s license with no restrictions
• Education and/or Experience: Education must be related to a field in human services, education, or health. Work experience must include full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or age 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
  • A four-year degree with at least one year of work experience in the field or:
  • A combination of a two-year degree and at least two years of experience in the field or:
  • A diploma from a post-secondary institution and three years of experience in the field or:
  • Four years of work experience in the field with 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities.
• To pass a post-offer background check and Motor Vehicle Report check

About RSI::
RSI has been working in communities in Minnesota since 1978 in :home and community-based settings for people living with disabilities and mental illness, providing a range of services catered for individuals of all ages, identities, and abilities. We believe that all people, regardless of their disability, can live successfully in a community-based setting given the proper supports.

How to Apply::
You can apply online by visiting our employment website at www.rsi.jobs. You may also fill out a paper application at any of our office locations. Interviews are conducted over the phone, video chat, or in person.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department at (218) 740-7603 or info@residentialservices.org.

Learn more about RSI by visiting our website and liking us on Facebook.

Salary: $23.44-$24.44/hour :

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RSI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.

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