Employment Services Coordinator

Overview

• Other job titles that apply to this role: Designated Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Designated Manager
• Field: Disability Services
• Population served: Adults who have developmental and intellectual disabilities
• Entry level position? No
• Leadership position? Yes!
• Full-time? Yes! 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday – Friday approximately 8 AM – 4 PM. Occasional evening or weekend work required, for example if supporting an individual served on the job
• Set working location? No. This individual is based out of our office in NE Minneapolis, but will travel daily to other locations
• Summary: Supervise a dynamic team of Direct Support Professionals who coach individuals served working at businesses throughout the Twin Cities/West Metro. Make your department shine through service coordination, management and evaluation!

Details

Partnership Resources, Inc., a non-profit disability services provider in the Twin Cities/West Metro area, is seeking a Designated Coordinator to join our fantastic Leadership Team. The Designated Coordinator is hands-on, leading a team of Direct Support Professionals and coordinating services for individuals.

This position is within Partnership Resources’ Employment Services department, where we support individuals working in competitive, community-based employment at businesses throughout the Twin Cities/West Metro.

Job Duties

• Provides hands-on support within Employment Services, supporting staff and coordinating client services
• Hires, trains and supervises a team of approximately 7 Direct Support Professionals comprised of Job Coaches and Float Staff
• Works with the Director to lead the team in developing, planning, and implementing high quality support for individuals served
• Manages a caseload of approximately 30 individuals served working in the community: overseeing 245D documentation and person-centered outcomes, mentoring staff on implementation, and leading support team meetings
• Acts as an advocate for individuals served during their employment, with an emphasis on collaboration with employers and creative problem solving to address challenges
• Supports the agency through administrative responsibilities such as scheduling substitute staff and answering the call-in line
• Collaborates with Partnership Resources’ Employment Development staff to support individuals served when they gain a new job, assisting with job training and transportation set up
• Occasional substitute coverage for Job Coaches, providing direct care support for individuals served at their place of employment
• Oversees and enforces health & safety procedures within the department including medication administration, lifting/transferring, and environmental hazards

Compensation

• Pay: $21 or $23 per hour depending on qualifications

Comprehensive benefits package included

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Free Life AD&D coverage
• Free Long-Term Disability coverage
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Access to the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program

Requirements

• Must meet Designated Coordinator qualifications in accordance with 245D licensing requirements:
  • Experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children AND/OR post-secondary education in a field related to human services, education or health that totals a minimum of 4 years
  • Candidates who do not meet this requirement as demonstrated by their resume will not be considered
• Knowledge of employment services and a minimum of 1 year experience providing job placement, development or support services
• Ability to use personal vehicle for daily travel throughout the Twin Cities/West Metro, between businesses and office locations is required
• Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle as needed (for example, to a meeting)
• Must be able to comply with PRI’s Transportation Policy. Mileage reimbursement is provided
• Ability to flexibly adjust to frequent schedule, location and working environment changes, going with the flow
• Ability to learn, understand and implement Chapter 245D licensing requirements
• Must be able to push/pull/lift 21-50 pounds
• Ability to withstand 6 or more hours of standing or walking in an 8-hour workday
• Must be able to pass a background study with the MN Department of Human Services
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa

Other Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Critical thinking skills and ability to independently problem solve
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team, leadership experience preferred
• Intermediate computer and technology skills, including keyboarding skills, internet navigation, email use, word processing, data entry, charts, multimedia, spreadsheets, databases, file management, and mobile applications on a tablet/smartphone

Together with our community partners, we raise awareness, help shape opportunities, and ensure that people with disabilities have abundant choices within community life. Join us in our mission. Apply now!

Partnership Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon any characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage people of all life experiences to apply.

Learn more at www.partnershipresources.org