Designated Coordinator - Disability Services

About CHOICE: For over 55 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.

About the STARS Program: STARS is a specialized program within CHOICE designed for individuals who benefit from a higher level of support and are often under-served in our community. STARS offers a sensory-friendly environment centered on facilitating socially engaging activities that are therapeutic in nature. Working at STARS means building strong, meaningful connections with participants as you support them on a deeply personalized level.

About Our Team: We prioritize hiring the right person for the job, rather than simply filling an opening. We value each employee for who they are and what they can share with the CHOICE community. They come from all walks of life. We have artists, athletes, travelers, nature lovers, foodies, dog people, gardeners, rock climbers, and rock stars -- all passionate people who love to help others find what brings them joy in life.

About Those We Serve: They are the best part of our day. Our reason for coming to work today and sticking around for years to come. They are kind, funny, unique, talented, and selfless. They are our inspiration! They want to get to know you and be your friend, learn about your passions, and go on adventures with you. They are your neighbors and members of your community. Come and meet them!

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 Minnetonka-STARS 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. *This responsibility is considered a developmental component of the role and will be introduced when a caseload becomes available.

-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 on-site training, coaching, and workplace modifications to small crews of CHOICE participants during community-based work shifts. Crews may work in competitively paid positions as well as volunteer roles.

-Community Integration: Provide the necessary direct support, supervision, and physical assistance for participants to safely access and participate in community-based recreational and social activities. Examples include visits to museums and zoos, attending sporting events, exploring parks and trails, and participating in adaptive recreation.

-Transportation:  Using a company vehicle, drive a daily van route transporting 5–6 participants between their homes and CHOICE in the morning (8:00–9:00 a.m.) and afternoon (3:00–4:00 p.m.). The transportation zone includes the communities of Waconia and Victoria. *This responsibility is a required component of the position and includes additional financial incentives beyond base pay. 

-Care and Supervision: Provide basic health, medical, and personal care in accordance with individual support plans and protocols. Responsibilities may include toileting support and peri-care for all genders, feeding assistance, medication administration, ambulation support, and use of adaptive equipment. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) strongly preferred, preferably in a Human Services–related field. A 2-year Associate’s 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 providing direct care to people with disabilities is required. 


• 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 and Perks:

• $500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment


• Generous contribution to an ICHRA healthcare plan of your choosing from most major insurance providers


• Health Partners Dental plan


• Guardian Vision Plan


• Long Term Disability and AD&D


• Life Insurance Policy


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  


• Access to MN Paid Medical and Family Leave Program


• 401(k) Retirement Program with company match up to 4%


• Generous flexible PTO program (12 days in first year)


• Two additional weeks of fixed paid vacation time (1 week in July; 1 week in December)


• 7-8 additional paid holidays per year


• Annual Paid Day Off + $200 bonus awarded on your anniversary


• Daily transportation stipends (up to an additional $13/day on top of base hourly wages)
  


• Use of company vehicle and gas card for work purposes


• Cell phone allowance ($15/month)


• Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program
  


• A commitment from your employer to have an excellent work/life balance - no evenings, weekends, overnights, or taking work home!

Schedule & Hours: This position if full time, requiring a commitment to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. All work is done in the field and on company premises. 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.