Minnesota Association of Professional Employees  (MAPE)
 
 
• Employment Condition: Full Time; 1.0FTE 40 hours per week/80 hours per pay period
• Shift: Rotating
• Insurance Eligibility: Anticipated Full Employer Contribution
 
2024-05-01
2024-05-07
136335
Skills Development Specialist
Designated Coordinator
Full Time
Anticipated Full Employer Contribution
RotatingVaries
Varies
01/01/1900
Direct Care & Treatment
MSOCS FC 32nd Avenue - Owatonna
PSO - DHS MAPE State Operated Svcs
MSOCS FC 32nd Avenue - Owatonna
Lisa Dudley
lisa.x.dudley@state.mn.us
Lokken,Jonathan Russell
jonathan.lokken@state.mn.us
Because this is a position assigned to the 206 bargaining unit, bidders will need to establish they possess the job related knowledge, skills and abilities (position qualification(s)) required for appointment to the position. Please provide a statement explaining how your skills and experience demonstrate you possess the identified position qualification(s).
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. Hours will vary, candidates must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed. This is a great position for a candidate who has experience with individuals who have high behavioral needs.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
• 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.
• Site: 32nd Avenue
• Location: Owatonna, Minnesota
• Urban/Rural: Rural-just outside city less than 1 mile. Small section of gravel road
• EASE Level: 4
• Staffing level: 1:3, 1:2, 1:1, 24-hour awake
• Age Range: 25-40
• Diagnoses: May include ID, mild; fetal alcohol syndrome; attention deficit disorder; intermittent explosive disorder; reactive attachment disorder; borderline personality disorder; Type II diabetic.
*Site description narratives are subject to change at any time as individuals residing in the home or program or their level of care required may change.
Must meet the qualifications to be a Designated Coordinator:
• 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 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
Candidates must also minimally meet these required qualifications:
• 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.
Knowledge of:
• Coaching principles sufficient to motivate and guide employees.
• Support principles and techniques sufficient to plan, design, and implement individual program strategies for assigned individuals.
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Lead work experience in a direct care setting.
• Experience writing, modifying, or evaluating program plans.
• Experience with financial management of home or individual accounts.
Available upon request from the local Human Resources Office.
Bidders – Please note that you will be required to provide an updated resume to the hiring supervisor/manager for this position.