Designated Coordinator
About CHOICE: For over 50 years, CHOICE has been creating partnerships and programs that enrich the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Through education, supported employment, therapeutic recreation, and community integration, our organization supports participants to achieve the life they so desire for themselves. Our motto is "No Limits", and our goal is to remove any perceived barriers to enable our participants to realize their full potential, and to experience all that their community has to offer. When you join our team at CHOICE, you help people with disabilities feel a sense of purpose, achievement, and belonging.
*CHOICE is a Star Tribute Top 150 Workplace Award recipient in the Twin Cities for 4 consecutive years.
Primary Responsibilities: A Designated Coordinator (DC) at CHOICE coaches and supports people with intellectual disabilities at our centers and in the community, by providing the following services:
-Case management: Manage a caseload of approximately 10 clients from the Eden Prairie location. Coordinate services by developing support plans, assessments, and reports, and presenting at Annual Support Team Meetings. Be an advocate for those on your caseload, and the first point of contact for their guardians and other service providers.
-Education and Enrichment: Plan and implement educational and life-enrichment activities and programs, in CHOICE facilities. Employees are strongly encouraged to share their individual talents, interests, and hobbies with our participants. Some topics include health and fitness, cooking, sensory integration, travel, the arts, independent living skills, and much more.
-Employment Support: Provide training, coaching, and modifications to our participants who are competitively employed in community-based job settings, or for those who hold volunteer positions with various agencies.
-Community Integration: Provide the necessary supports for participants to safely access and participate in community-based recreational activities. This includes driving company vehicles to transport participants to and from community locations. Some examples include museums, sporting events, zoos, parks, and adaptive activities.
- Care and Supervision: Perform basic health, medical, and personal care procedures according to individual protocols. Provide proper supervision in accordance with licensing regulations, to ensure the safest environment possible.
Qualifications:
- 4-year BA or BS degree required, preferably in a field related to Human Services. (A 2-year Associates degree PLUS at least 2 years of related professional experience may be considered in place of a 4-year degree).
- At least 1 year of experience working with people with disabilities is strongly preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record required.
- Must pass criminal background study.
- Ability to physically bend, stoop, reach, and lift at least 40 pounds
- Ability to communicate and present oneself with a professional demeanor
Benefits:
- A variety of healthcare plans from most major insurance providers available for little to no cost to the employee
- Health Partners Dental plan
- Short and Long Term Disability (No cost to employee)
- Life Insurance (No cost to employee)
- Employee Assistance Program, including mental health resources, financial and legal resources, and child/parenting/eldercare resources
- 12 days of flexible PTO in first year
- Two paid week-long companywide vacation shutdowns each year (in July and December)
- 8 additional paid holidays per year
- Paid Day Off + $200 cash awarded on anniversary each year
- 401(k) Retirement Program with company match up to 4%
- Access to the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program
- Use of company vehicle and gas card for work purposes
- Opportunities for development and advancement
Schedule & Hours: DCs at CHOICE must be available to work 35 - 40 hours/week depending on assigned duties, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. All work is done in office. Remote work is not currently available.
CHOICE is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.