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Direct Care and Treatment

Community Based Services

Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

• Employment Condition: Full Time; 1.0FTE 40 hours per week/80 hours per pay period • Shift: Rotating • Insurance Eligibility: Full Employer Contribution

Date Posted:

11-12-2026

Date Closing:

11-18-2026

Posting Number:

148898

Job Classification:

Skills Development Specialist

Class Option:

Designated Coordinator

Employment Condition:

Full Time

Insurance Eligibility:

Anticipated Full Employer Contribution

Division

Direct Care & Treatment

Section

Seniority Unit:

PSO - DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs

Work Location:

MSOCS Erblang - Faribault

Supervisor:

Wesley Wyrick

Supervisor Email:

wesley.w.wyrick@state.mn.us

Recruiter:

Chu Yang Heu,Kab

Recruiter Email:

kab.chuyangheu@state.mn.us

General Description of Duties:

The Designated Coordinator - Skills Development Specialist (SDS) is the lead worker at the program and plays a key role in overseeing programs, activities, and scheduling, under the direction of the supervisor. The SDS will split their time between direct care responsibilities and programmatic responsibilities to design, implement and evaluate behavioral support strategies for individuals at the site. Hours will vary, candidates must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed. This is a great position for a candidate who has experience with individuals who have high behavioral needs. 
Primary Responsibilities Include: 
•	Participating in the development, refinement and implementation of individualized program plans that will help individuals safely achieve their goals.
•	Providing work direction, guidance, training and feedback to staff to ensure the highest standards of service delivery are provided to the individuals. 
•	Providing direct care to individuals such as bathing, toileting, hygiene, medication/treatment administration, providing escorts and mobile supports and behavior interventions.
•	Contributing to the safety and security of the site, individuals served and co-workers.

The site description narrative should include the following in this order: 
?	Site Name: Erblang
?	Town: Faribault, MN
?	Rural or Urban setting: Urban
?	EASE Level – 4
?	Staffing level: 3:1; 24 hour awake BMA
?	Non-identifying description of the individuals, include the following:
o	Age range of current residents: 18-30
o	Diagnoses: ASD, ID and related conditions, MI and other co-occuring diagnoses 
*Site description narratives are subject to change at any time as individuals residing in the home or program or their level of care required may change.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Must meet the qualifications to be a Designated Coordinator:
•	4 years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older; 
AND
•	A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities;
OR
•	A diploma in a field related to *human services from an accredited post-secondary institution and 3 years full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older;
OR
•	An associate degree in a field related to *human services and 2 years full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older;
OR
•	A bachelor’s degree in a field related to *human services and 1 year full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older.

*Human Services related Degrees may include but not limited to the following:
•	Family Social Sciences
•	Health Care Management
•	Special Education
•	Public Health
•	Recreational Therapy
•	Social Work
•	Alcohol and Drug Counseling
•	Social Science
•	Health Science
•	Psychology

Candidates must also minimally meet these required qualifications:
•	Must have a valid Driver’s License
•	Must be at least 18 years of age 
Ability to:
•	Develop person-centered support plans that use Positive Support principles and practices, including Person-Centered Thinking and Planning, Positive Behavior Support, and recovery-oriented mental health supports. 
•	Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to promote among team members a shared understanding of support goals and implementation of methods. 
•	Develop a schedule of activities to ensure that resources are used effectively in implementing programs according to plans. 
•	Apply consistent principles in assessing individuals’ interfering behavior, skill development needs, and progress toward achieving individual goals. 
•	Work rotating or irregular hours as needed, or directed. 
•	Provide direct care as needed.
Knowledge of:
•	Coaching principles sufficient to motivate and guide employees. 
•	Support principles and techniques sufficient to plan, design, and implement individual program strategies for assigned individuals.

Physical Requirements:

Job Specific Requirements:

Eligible bidders must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodations.

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