What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designated Coordinator - Cold Spring Group Homes position at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St Cloud?
DESIGNATED COORDINATOR - COLD SPRING GROUP HOMES
Our Mission and Core Values
We are a nonprofit organization serving Central Minnesota with core values rooted in Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity, and Service. Catholic Charities empowers our neighbors and creates impact in housing, food, and mental health that is seen and felt for generations.
What You Will Do
At Catholic Charities, we believe in serving and enhancing human dignity for people of all faiths and beliefs. Our Community Residential Settings (CRS) provide compassionate, community-based care for adults with developmental disabilities and mental illness. We’re seeking a Designated Coordinator for the four Group Homes in Cold Spring, MN. The Designated Coordinator will lead our group home with heart, purpose, and professionalism.
As a Designated Coordinator, you’ll be the cornerstone of a caring, high-performing team. You will:
- Lead and support a team of Direct Support Professionals through coaching, team meetings, and performance feedback.
- Deliver hands-on care to clients, develop and manage their care plans to ensure their health, safety, and well-being.
- Coordinate care with families, medical professionals, and community partners.
- Manage operations including scheduling, budgeting, compliance, and home maintenance.
- Champion quality by ensuring documentation, medication administration, and client programming meet the highest standards.
- Provide direct services to clients.
What We’re Looking For
This position requires three years of experience working with DDMI populations, at least two of which are working in a group residential setting, and at least one year of supervisory experience in a residential setting.
In addition, the qualified candidate must meet one of these four criteria to qualify as a Designated Coordinator in MN:
- A bachelor's degree in a field related to human services, education or health and one year of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children, or
- An associate’s degree in a field related to human services, education or health and two years full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children, or
- A diploma in a field related to human services, education, or health from a post-secondary institution and three years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children, or
- A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities, and four years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities under the supervision of a staff person who meets the qualifications identified in 1, 2, or 3 above.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
You must possess a valid driver’s license and must be able to successfully pass a background check and MN driver's record check.
- Skills: Strong leadership, communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities
- Requirements: Valid driver’s license, ability to pass background and driving checks
Why Join Us?
- Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a team that lives out values of compassion, hope, accountability, respect, dignity and service.
- Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that values your voice and growth.
- Professional Development: Access training and development opportunities to grow your career.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package including health, dental, retirement, and paid time off.
Why You Will Love Working Here!
You will make a difference in the lives of clients every day and you will work with a great team of people!
- Vacation (15 days your first year)
- 8 Paid Holidays (7 full days, 2 half days)
- 6 Days ESST (sick)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Waive-Off Credit for those who have other group health insurance
- 401(k) Plan with company match
- Employer-provided Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Optional Life Insurance coverage for yourself, spouse and/or dependents
- Pre-tax (Flexible Spending) Accounts for medical, dependent care and adoption expenses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Wellness Program
- The Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Become Part of Something Amazing!
To apply for this position, please send your resume to hr@ccstcloud.org or apply online at www.ccstcloud.org. For a complete up to-date listing of open job positions please visit the Catholic Charities website at: www.ccstcloud.org/employment
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