DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Direct Care & Treatment Services

Community Based Services

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
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

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.

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.