Designated Coordinated - Skills Development Specialist

Designated Coordinator

Job Class: Skills Development Specialist

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Location: Cambridge

Telework Eligible: No

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 05/13/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs

Division/Unit: MN Life Bridge (MLB) / MN Life Bridge East Central

Work Shift/Work Hours: Days/Evenings/Overnights/Rotating Shift (ex: 7:00a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; hours may vary depending on the needs of the program)

Days of Work: Varies; may include weekends and holidays

Travel Required: Yes (Transport and accompany individuals as needed)

Salary Range: $23.98 - $34.69 / hourly; $50,070 - $72,432 / annually

Job Class Option: Designated Coordinator

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must meet the qualifications to be a Designated Coordinator: 245D Designated Coordinator Requirements
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Lead work experience in a direct care setting.
• Experience writing, modifying, or evaluating program plans.
• (REMOVE FOR VOCATIONAL SDS) Experience with financial management of home or individual accounts.

Additional Requirements

Available upon request from the local Human Resources Office.

This position requires successful completion of the following:

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.