The Arc Minnesota wants you! We are seeking someone who is connected and engaged in their community and enjoys building relationships with people of all backgrounds and experiences.

¡The Arc Minnesota lo está buscando! Buscamos una persona vinculada y comprometida con su comunidad, que disfrute de crear vínculos con personas de contextos sociales y experiencias diversos.

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Arc Minnesota ayaa kuu baahan! Waxaan raadineynaa qof ku xiran oo ku hawlan beeshooda oo ku raaxeysta dhisidda xiriirrada dadka asalkoodu yahay iyo waayo aragnimada oo dhan.

Are you passionate about Social Justice? Are you someone who naturally draws others into your vision for a brighter future? Are you excited about how advancing Disability Justice can create a better world for everyone?

The Arc Minnesota believes in a world where all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are valued, respected, and thriving. We are looking to grow our team with visionary, talented and creative staff members who can help us achieve our mission.

If you value bringing people together around a cause, building relationships, and working with a high degree of purpose, this could be the role for you! You would work alongside a passionate team, dedicated to building a welcoming world where people with IDD have the power to change systems and society, communities are centered in justice, and all people have belonging and freedom. 

If you’re excited about our mission and our work, continue reviewing this job posting to learn how YOU can be a part of it!

Organization & Position Summary:

The Arc Minnesota promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, actively supporting them and their families in a lifetime of full inclusion and participation in their communities. 

The Regional Quality Council Coordinator is responsible for leading and supporting a Regional Quality Council (RQC) and its work groups, in creating systems and social change in the lives of people with disabilities. The coordinator will work with the Regional Quality Council to meet the goals of a Department of Human Services contract. This position will:

• Respond to issues that impact people with disabilities in the region
• Engage in transformational systems and social change efforts
• Align with the disability justice movement, being led by people with disabilities
• Promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in Minnesota

Compensation & Benefits:

• Generous time off policies
• Remote work options and flexible schedules, because we understand the importance of your life OUTSIDE of the workplace
• Competitive salary, starting at $50,000.00 Annually 
• The Arc Minnesota offers health insurance through Blue Cross / Blue Shield with an employer funded Health Savings Account (HSA), Eligibility depending on plan design
• Dental insurance for single coverage and family coverage 
• The opportunity to make a difference in YOUR community & and in the lives of Minnesotans with Intellectual and Development Disabilities

Major Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Regional Quality Council (RQC) to identify and set priorities for the region.
• Develop a work plan that meets contract deliverables and promotes best practices in human rights, self-direction, equity, and belonging.
• Recruit and onboard new Council members from various stakeholders, including self-advocates, family members, and community groups.
• Collect and analyze data to understand the needs of the region and assess service quality for people with disabilities.
• Work with the Regional Quality Council (RQC) to develop and implement quality improvement projects.
• Represent The Arc Minnesota at community events and on related committees.
• Expand the diversity of RQC membership by engaging with diverse communities across the region.
• Assist with the development of a bi-annual report for legislative committees and other required reporting tasks.
• Supervise, coach, and provide performance management support for the RQC Associate and volunteers.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in human services or related field preferred, but not required.
• 1 Years human services experience preferred.
• Lived experience working with people with disabilities required.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Listening, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with and have respect for people of all backgrounds. 
• Demonstrate positivity, commitment, and self-motivation.
• Experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary collaborations. 
• Ability to lead a diverse group of people.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local disability systems services.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this position. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

The Arc Minnesota is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request an accommodation, contact Human Resources by phone at (952) 683-7973 or by email at archr@arcminnesota.org.