• Employment Condition: Full Time; 1.0FTE 40 hours per week/80 hours per pay period • Shift: Rotating • Insurance Eligibility: Anticipated Full Employer Contribution

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: Highland • Town: Northfield, MN • Rural/Urban Setting: Urban • EASE Level: 2 • Staffing Level: 1:4; 2:4 24-hour awake • Age Range: 10-80 years • Diagnoses: ID, DD, MI – full care *Site descriptions are subject to change at any time as individuals residing in the home 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.