What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designated Coordinator - Group Home position at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St Cloud?
Join Catholic Charities in this important leadership role of a DESIGNATED COORDINATOR and help others to live their best life.
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 Mother Teresa and St. Luke's Group Homes in Cold Spring (just 20 miles from St. Cloud) and St. Michael's Group Home in St. Cloud. 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, managing their care plans to ensuring 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.
What We’re Looking For
The qualified candidate must meet the following criteria:
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Job-Related Experience: |
Three years related experience working with DDMI populations, at least two of which are working in group residential settings. One year of supervisory experience required. |
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
- Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Optional life insurance coverage for yourself, spouse and/or dependents
- Employer-provided long-term disability insurance
- Pre-tax (Flexible Spending) Accounts for medical, dependent care and adoption expenses
- 401(k) plan with company match
- 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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