CDS Program Specialist/Designated Coordinator

1 month ago

Mankato, United States MRCI Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

MRCI is looking for dependable people that enjoy working with others, can problem solve using sound common sense, and have a sense of humor. The CDS Program Specialist is a full-time position with day time hours. This position will allow you to give back to the community while having flexibility, full-time benefits, training, and advancement opportunities

Job Summary

The CDS Program Specialist/Designated Coordinator for the Client Directed Services (CDS) department at MRCI will oversee all CDS services affected by DHS licensing rules. In addition, the Program Specialist/DC will ensure all current licensing requirements are met relative to CDS programs, this includes annual and semi-annual participant meetings as well as the annual/semi-annual licensing documents.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Starting pay: $21.92 per hour, and may vary depending on experience.

Position Perks:

  • Computer and Cell Phone Provided
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Company paid access to mental health support including counseling sessions, legal, and financial resources
  • 10 Vacation Days and 10 Sick and Safe Days
  • 403b Retirement with company match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match

In this position you will:

  1. Engage and participate in the delivery of all services within CDS governed by DHS licensing rules, specifically MN Statute 245D; ensures that all licensing is met.
  2. Maintains understanding and expertise in all current requirements and all future updates to licensing rules, guidelines, protocols and reporting requirements.
  3. Arranges for and attends Individual Plan meetings as needed.
  4. Coordinates the efforts of the family, staff and other involved individuals to provide services to the clients.
  5. Responsible for developing and initiating an appropriate Support Plan Addendum as well as other annual licensing documents.
  6. Ensures staff competency: guarantees that staff have access to mandated training and testing, that the training is tracked and that the training is completed within licensing timelines.
  7. Provides supervision, instruction and assistance to staff implementing the Support Plan Addendum and outcomes.
  8. Performs direct observations of service delivery to assess staff competency.
  9. Monitors and reviews continued appropriateness of the CSSP Addendums and outcomes and oversees the making of revisions as needed.
  10. Maintains documentation of the individual client’s progress, according to the licensing standards.
  11. Engages with outside Designated Coordinators to implement program requirements.
  12. Ensure implementation of any corrective action ordered by DHS.
  13. Input and monitor new budget, service authorizations, along with processing plan revisions. Assist with payroll resolution, enrolling and assisting direct care workers with online time keeping systems all while providing a high level of customer service.
  14. Performs other duties as assigned.

To Succeed in this position, you will have

Education/Experience

Experience providing direct care services to people with disabilities or age 65 and older and one of the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a human service-related field plus one year of full-time work.
  • Associate’s degree in a human service-related field plus two years of full-time work.
  • Diploma in a field related to human services from an accredited postsecondary institution plus three years of full-time work.
  • Four years of full-time work experience under the supervision of a staff person who meets the qualifications listed above and a minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong writing, reading and interpersonal communication abilities.
  • Strong problem solving and reasoning skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in computer-based office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability and willingness to travel throughout Minnesota.
  • Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
  • Clear a MN Department of Human Services background check

MRCI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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