Job Information
Residential Services, Inc (RSI) Youth Program Coordinator (Full-time) in Duluth, Minnesota
Job Duties
Residential Services, Inc. (RSI) is hiring a full-time Program Coordinator for our youth foster care program in Duluth, MN. As a Program Coordinator, you will help people with disabilities and mental illness live their best, most independent lives. If you are compassionate, warm-hearted, and reliable with a passion for advocating for others, apply to join our team!
Our Celia youth foster program is located in Duluth, MN near the Miller Hill Mall. Celia provides support to young people ages 9-14 with support needs due to cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health conditions.
What you’ll do as a Program Coordinator:
-As a Program Coordinator, you are responsible for providing leadership and supervision of the home and developing programs to best meet the needs of the person being supported. Through a person-centered planning process, the individual and their support team develop a customized plan that helps guide the person toward achieving their desires, interests, and dreams. Other responsibilities include:
-Managing the daily operations of the home
-Developing and facilitating person-centered plans
-Providing leadership, training and supervision of staff
-Assuring adequate staffing within budget guidelines
-Performing program scheduling, payroll, and office functions
-Developing outcomes/learning objectives
-Reporting on individual progress
-Compliance with federal, state and county licensing rules/regulations
-Communicating and collaborating with support team members
-Performing direct support functions (assisting people with meeting personal care needs, positive behavioral supports, household management, community activities and involvement, etc.)
Minimum Education Required
For this position, you will need:
-A valid driver’s license with no restrictions
-To pass a post-offer background check and Motor Vehicle Report check
-Must be 21 or older to work in youth foster care settings
Minimum Experience Required
-Education and/or Experience: Education must be related to a field in human services, education, or health. Work experience must include full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or age 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
-A four-year degree with at least one year of work experience in the field or
-A combination of a two-year degree and at least two years of experience in the field or
-A diploma from a post-secondary institution and three years of experience in the field or
-Four years of work experience in the field with 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
No
Compensation
$27.25 - $28.25 / Hourly
Additional Compensation
This program pays a rate exception of $6.50 per hour (included in the wage range listed above) on top of RSI's regular wages. Rate exceptions are requested by RSI from the Department of Human Services (DHS) due to more significant staff support needs for one or more person at the program, so we may compensate direct care staff at a higher wage. Please note that rate exceptions are tied to the individual(s) receiving services and will no longer be offered if the individual terminates service with RSI or no longer needs the additional supports.
Postal Code
55811
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
7819
Job Type
Full Time
Job Benefits
What we offer:
-Health and dental insurance (Full-time)
-403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
-Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time staff
-Paid training
-$500 refer-a-friend bonus
-Employee Assistance Program
-Long-term disability and life insurance (Full-time)
-Flexible scheduling
-Employee wellness & resource programs
-Employee recognition & rewards programs
-Free meals
-Eligible employees may qualify for tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness through state and federal assistance programs.
Application Link
https://www.rsi.jobs