Designated Coordinator - Skills Development Specialist

About the role

The Designated Coordinator - Skills Development Specialist (SDS) is the lead worker at the program and plays a key role in overseeing programs, activities, and scheduling, under the direction of the supervisor. The SDS will split their time between direct care responsibilities and programmatic responsibilities to design, implement and evaluate behavioral support strategies for individuals at the site.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the development, refinement and implementation of individualized program plans that will help individuals safely achieve their goals.
• Providing work direction, guidance, training and feedback to staff to ensure the highest standards of service delivery are provided to the individuals.
• Providing direct care to individuals such as bathing, toileting, hygiene, medication/treatment administration, providing escorts and mobile supports and behavior interventions.
• Contributing to the safety and security of the site, individuals served and co-workers.
• Developing person-centered support plans that use Positive Support principles and practices, including Person-Centered Thinking and Planning, Positive Behavior Support, and recovery-oriented mental health supports.
• Communicating effectively, orally and in writing, to promote among team members a shared understanding of support goals and implementation of methods.
• Developing a schedule of activities to ensure that resources are used effectively in implementing programs according to plans.
• Assessing individuals’ interfering behavior, skill development needs, and progress toward achieving individual goals.
• Working rotating or irregular hours as needed, or directed.
• Providing direct care as needed.
• Applying consistent principles in assessing individuals’ interfering behavior, skill development needs, and progress toward achieving individual goals.

Requirements

• Must meet the qualifications to be a Designated Coordinator:
  • 245D Designated Coordinator Requirements
    • 4 years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older;
    • A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities;
    • An associate degree in a field related to human services and 2 years full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older;
    • A bachelor’s degree in a field related to human services and 1 year full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older.
  • Human Services related Degrees may include but not limited to the following: Family Social Sciences, Health Care Management, Special Education, Public Health, Recreational Therapy, Social Work, Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Social Science, Health Science, Psychology.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to: Develop person-centered support plans that use Positive Support principles and practices, including Person-Centered Thinking and Planning, Positive Behavior Support, and recovery-oriented mental health supports.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to promote among team members a shared understanding of support goals and implementation of methods.
• Develop a schedule of activities to ensure that resources are used effectively in implementing programs according to plans.
• Apply consistent principles in assessing individuals’ interfering behavior, skill development needs, and progress toward achieving individual goals.
• Work rotating or irregular hours as needed, or directed.
• Provide direct care as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 245D Designated Coordinator Requirements
    • 4 years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older;
    • A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities;
    • An associate degree in a field related to human services and 2 years full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older;
    • A bachelor’s degree in a field related to human services and 1 year full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older.
  • Human Services related Degrees may include but not limited to the following: Family Social Sciences, Health Care Management, Special Education, Public Health, Recreational Therapy, Social Work, Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Social Science, Health Science, Psychology.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Lead work experience in a direct care setting.
  • Experience writing, modifying, or evaluating program plans.

Skills

• Coaching principles sufficient to motivate and guide employees.
• Support principles and techniques sufficient to plan, design, and implement individual program strategies for assigned individuals.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
• Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.