Designated Coordinator - Skills Development Specialist
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system serving people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes psychiatric hospitals, inpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities, dental clinics, group homes, vocational sites, and sex offender treatment facilities.
About the role
The Designated Coordinator - Skills Development Specialist (SDS) is the lead worker at the program, overseeing programs, activities, and scheduling under the direction of the supervisor. The SDS splits time between direct care responsibilities and programmatic responsibilities to design, implement, and evaluate behavioral support strategies for individuals at the site. Hours vary, and candidates must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed. This position is ideal for candidates with experience supporting individuals who have high behavioral needs.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the development, refinement, and implementation of individualized program plans to help individuals safely achieve their goals.
- Provide work direction, guidance, training, and feedback to staff to ensure the highest standards of service delivery.
- Provide direct care to individuals, including bathing, toileting, hygiene, medication/treatment administration, escorts, mobile supports, and behavior interventions.
- Contribute to the safety and security of the site, individuals served, and co-workers.
Requirements
Must meet the qualifications to be a Designated Coordinator under 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; AND
- A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities; OR
- A diploma in a field related to human services from an accredited post-secondary institution and 3 years full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older; OR
- 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; OR
- 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 are not limited to: Family Social Sciences, Health Care Management, Special Education, Public Health, Recreational Therapy, Social Work, Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Social Science, Health Science, Psychology.
Additional required qualifications:
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to:
- Develop person-centered support plans using 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 a shared understanding of support goals and implementation methods among team members.
- Develop schedules of activities to ensure effective use of resources 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.
- Knowledge of:
- Coaching principles sufficient to motivate and guide employees.
- Support principles and techniques sufficient to plan, design, and implement individual program strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working effectively with diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Lead work experience in a direct care setting.
- Experience writing, modifying, or evaluating program plans.
Pay
$24.40 - $35.30 / hourly
Schedule
- Full-time, unlimited (regular) position.
- Rotating shift (e.g., 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; hours may vary depending on program needs).
- Days of work vary; may include weekends and holidays.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- 12 paid holidays each year.
- Annual pay increases.
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- Fertility care, including IVF.
- Diabetes care.
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
- Pension plan providing income after at least three years of service.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
- Resources promoting physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
- Training, classes, and professional development opportunities.
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (eligibility varies by position).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues.
- Daily Living/Convenience Services, such as chore services, home repair, trip planning, and child/elder care.
Benefits eligibility varies based on employment type, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service.