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Programming and Community Coordinator - Oakdale, MN - 1800 Sign-on Bonus

MSS, Inc.

Oakdale, MN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$20.75–$22.25 Per Hour
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Computer Skills, Consulting, Contact Management, Documentation, Driver's License, Emergency Care, Emergency Planning, Emergency Procedures, First Aid, Healthcare, Insurance, Internet Service Providers, Legal, Mathematics, Medication Administration, Medications, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Nursing, Organizational Skills, People Management, Physical Therapy, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Program Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Safety/Work Safety, Special Needs, Team Player, Time Management, Word Processing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Oakdale, MN
POSTED
Today
### Job Duties
Service provision for persons served:
Facilitate day to day programming options for persons served. Ensure that people receive programming options that are person-centered, age appropriate and community focused.
Act as the designated programming coordinator for the center. Meet with individuals and groups to find out what they want to learn about. Use that information to develop programming within the center.
As appropriate work cooperatively with other MSS staff and community employers to ensure that the person served has a successful outcome.
Provide day-to-day program coordination and services for persons served. Ensure that people receive services that are person-centered, age appropriate and community focused.
In cooperation with other Support Team members, develop, record and implement CSSP-A’s, SMA’s, IAPPs, ISP's and other plans in a timely manner. Attend and participate in the Support Team Meetings for assigned persons. Maintain contact with other Support Team members regarding changes in plans, concerts, incident reports, medical changes, etc.
Maintain up-to-date files for assigned individuals including the MSS Client Database. Ensure that other program records, i.e. attendance records, production related records, electronic data records, etc. are completed in an accurate and timely manner. Ensure that all individual program records are distribuend to other Support Team members as requested/required.
Review the medical needs of assigned individuals with the Support Team Members and Nurse Consultant. Ensure that any medical needs of persons served are being met in a timely manner.
Assist persons served with their personal needs as necessary, including using the bathroom, eating, dressing, etc.
Abide by and implement all agency policies and procedures that pertain to the operation of the program, including but not limited to Rule 245D standards, Data Privacy, Emergency Use of Manual Restraints, VA Policy and Procedure, etc.
Teamwork and Communication
Communicate program plans, medical needs etc. to Direct Support Professionals, and other direct service staff so that each person in the program receives the services that have been agreed upon with the Support Team. Provide guidance and instruction whenever needed to the direct service staff on the implementation of these plans and procedures. Instruct direct service staff in day to day expectations for maintaining daily documentation.
In cooperation with the Program Director, Program Supervisor and other Service Coordinators, plan and implement person-centered individualized and group activities within the center and in the community.
Work cooperatively with other Service Coordinators and assume duties of other Service Coordinators in their absence as directed by the Program Director.
Safety and Transportation
Secure and maintain medication certification and be responsible for all aspects of medications as assigned. Secure and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications and provide emergency care to persons served when needed
Act as a liaison between MSS and residential providers in transportation concerns for persons served.
Ensure that MSS drivers and contracted drivers have the emergency information needed for persons served that they transport.
Ensure the safety of persons served and coworkers by following all safety related policies and procedures, including Emergency Procedure Plans, Health Care Manual, etc. Promptly report any unsafe conditions to the Program Director.
### Minimum Education Required
Must possess the educational and experience necessary to provide quality services:
A BA/BS degree in a related field plus 1 year of work experience providing direct care for persons with disabilities; or
An AA degree in field related to human services plus 2 years of work experience providing direct care for persons with disabilities; or
A diploma in a field related to human services from an accredited postsecondary institution and 3 years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities; or
A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and 4 years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons who are older under the supervision of a staff person who meets the qualification identified in classes 1) through 3).
### Minimum Experience Required
Must have strong verbal, writing and math skills and proficiency in basic computer skills, including word processing and spread sheets, i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook. Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively with coworkers and supervisors. Must be able to relate well with people with disabilities.
Must be able to lift and transfer adults with physical disabilities, using individualized methods identified as appropriate by the Support Team and/or Physical Therapist. Must be able to frequently bend, stoop and reach and push manual wheelchairs used by adults.
Must pass background checks as required by the MN Department of Human Services, MSS and applicable law. Must secure/maintain certification in First Aid, CPR and Medication Administration. Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the standards set by our insurance carrier.
### Shift
First (Day)
### Number of Openings
1
### Compensation
$20.75 - $22.25 / Hourly
### Additional Compensation
$1,800 Sign on Bonus
### Postal Code
55128
### Place of Work
On-site
### Requisition ID
OA PCC
### Job Type
Full Time
### Job Benefits
Hours: 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday - Friday, Full-time | $20.75 - 22.25 starting wage | No evenings or weekends | Competitive wages
Benefits include health, life and disability insurance, paid holidays, PTO, and a 401K pension plan.
MSS provides all training for driving as applicable.
MSS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and fully inclusive workplace. We encourage people of all cultures, identities, and perspectives to apply.
EEO/AA
### Application Link
https://apply.workable.com/midwest-special-services/j/5DE0893376/

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