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Designated Coordinator: $1000 HIRING BONUS

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

North Saint Paul, MNFull-time$49K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$49K/yr
Location
North Saint Paul, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current CPR, First Aid, And Medication Administration CertificationValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Designated Coordinator oversees residential programs serving people under Minnesota Statute 245D, coordinating service delivery, evaluating program quality, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role provides direct oversight to team members and supports people served, including person-centered care, health and safety, and independence. It also includes direct care, staffing coverage, administrative duties, and collaboration with clinical and community partners.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Service CoordinationProgram OversightPerson-Centered SupportMedication AdministrationTeam LeadershipSupervisory SkillsTeam BuildingLeadershipBudget ManagementDocumentationCommunicationCPRFirst AidDriving

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Human Services + 1 Year Direct Care, Associate's in Human Services + 2 Years, Diploma in Human Services + 3 Years, or 50 Hours Training + 4 YearsCurrent CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration CertificationBackground Study ClearanceValid Driver's LicenseSatisfactory Motor Vehicle Record

Full job description

Job Duties

Description

The Designated Coordinator is responsible for coordinating service delivery, evaluating program quality, and ensuring compliance with regulations for people served under Minnesota Statute 245D. This role provides leadership and oversight in residential programs, supporting 4+ individuals and guiding direct support team members.

Pay:

Annual salary of $48,500

$1000 Hiring Bonus*

Shifts:

Although the hours for this position are primarily Monday-Friday, the expectation is that you will be available as needed for emergencies and to meet the needs of the program.

Designated Coordinator Qualifications:

In accordance with Minnesota Statute 245D.81 (subd. 1-5), the Designated Coordinator must meet one of the following education and experience pathways:

Bachelor's degree in a human services field + 1 year of fulltime direct care experience with individuals with disabilities or adults age 65+.

Associate degree in a human services field + 2 years of fulltime direct care experience.

Diploma in a human services field from an accredited postsecondary institution + 3 years of fulltime direct care experience.

OR a minimum of 50 hours of education/training in human services and disabilities + 4 years of fulltime direct care experience under qualified supervision.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will assure each individual is provided guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through relationship building. You will advocate that each individual's health and wellness needs are met and that they are accomplishing their outcomes, hopes, and dreams by promoting independence in performing essential life skills. You will monitor and assure the administration of medication and medical treatments as prescribed by physicians. You will monitor and maintain each individual's plan and financial records per regulation and program policies and procedures.

Designated Coordinator Responsibilities:

This is an onsite program position providing direct oversight and support of team members and people supported. The scope of this position includes:

Program Oversight: Direct responsibility for one or more residential homes serving 4+ individuals which includes but is not limited to ensuring healthy meal options, supply and grocery fulfillment, accounts payable processing, etc.

Service Delivery: Ensure person-centered outcomes while safeguarding health and safety through effective coordination of support.

Team Leadership: Guidance and supervision of direct support professionals, including training, coaching, and performance management.

Compliance & Quality Assurance: Monitoring adherence to 245D requirements, organizational policies, and regulatory standards.

Collaboration: Partnering with behavioral analysts, therapists, medical professionals, and community stakeholders to align support.

Direct Care: Providing a minimum of 16 scheduled hours in handson support, with additional hours as needed to meet program requirements.

Staffing and Shift Coverage: Oversight and management of team member schedules and open shift coverage.

Administrative Duties: Managing budgets, documentation, and communication with regulatory agencies and organizational leadership.

Additional Requirements:

Current CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certification (may be obtained after hire).\

Training in supervisory skills, team building, and leadership.

Background Study (BGS) clearance.

Valid driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an Alive Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!

*To be eligible for a hiring bonus you must meet the following requirements:

40% FTE or greater

Remain up to date on all trainings

Maintain employment in good standing

Work all scheduled shifts

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.

Minimum Education Required

Associate Degree

Minimum Experience Required

1 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$48,500.00 - $48,500.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55109

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

DESIG010038

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 1,304 open Program Coordinator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$49K/yr
  • US median$60–73K/yr382 salary ranges

This rate, $49K, is 27% below the US median midpoint ($67K) — in the lowest quarter of Program Coordinator salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 42 open Program Coordinator jobs in Minnesota and 1,304 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
Program Coordinator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (814 postings).
Education
287 of the 1,304 open Program Coordinator jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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