245D Coordinator - Remote - Opportunity Services : Job Details

DescriptionTogether, Making a DifferenceAre you passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? You could be the perfect candidate to be a 245D Coordinator with Opportunity Services! Make a difference in our consumer's lives by ensuring the quality and continuity of their services. As a 245D Coordinator you will support our Day Support Services by serving as an agency point of contact for consumer teams, attending consumer meetings, and ensuring compliance with 245D documentation.Team members at Opportunity Services (OS) work together to enrich the lives of our consumers and teach them to take pride in a job well done. At OS, we bring our consumers and business partners together to provide meaningful jobs and activities throughout communities to the individuals we serve. Our culture at OS is defined by our teamwork of helping, listening to and supporting one throughout the organization. We are looking for new team members who want to Make a Difference and care about the people they serve and work with!Hours and Benefits of the 245D Coordinator:

• The starting salary is $42,000-$50,000 per year based on previous experience and education.
• Typical hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm
• Located in Rochester, MN

Full Time Position Benefits also include:

• Medical Insurance - 100% of employee premiums paid by employer. Family coverage is also available.
• Dental, Vision, & Disability Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Bonus after 1 year escalating up to 5%. No employee match required!
• Retention bonuses at 90 days, 6 months, & annually thereafter. These bonuses get larger the longer you work here.
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Assistance
• Escalating Referral Bonuses

Basic Responsibilities of the 245D Coordinator:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for consumer teams, county case workers, and DHS representatives.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of consumer support plans.
• Schedule and coordinate consumer meetings.
• Prepare necessary paperwork for consumer meetings.
• Attend and lead consumer team meetings.
• Work closely with direct support staff to ensure positive person-centered outcomes
• Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.
• Attend all required and requested staff meetings and training.
• This role is primarily administrative in nature, but will occasionally provide hands-on support in our Day Services program.

RequirementsCandidate Requirements:

• Desire to work with adults with disabilities and/or behavioral needs
• Candidate must meet the 245D qualification of a Designated Coordinator outlined below:
  • A bachelor's degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and one (1) year of relevant full-time work experience
  • An associate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and two (2) years of relevant full-time work experience
  • A diploma in a field related to human services, education, or health from an accredited postsecondary institution and three (3) years of relevant full-time work experience
  • A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities; and four (4) years of relevant full-time work experience
• Ability to pass a DHS background check and a clean driving record
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, torque, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, and reach above shoulders

Position also known as: Designated Coordinator