Job Description

 

Bear Creek Services is actively hiring a Program Coordinator in Rochester, MN. Candidates who are eager to identify career goals and have a desire to build a career path within the organization are strongly desired.

In this role, you will supervise the daily operation and all related activities of the group home. You will develop and utilize systems to ensure individuals progress on an individualized program while coaching and mentoring.

Bear Creek Services is a non-profit organization that provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries. Bear Creek Services believes in person-centered care for individuals to help them maximize their potential while respecting each person’s dignity and desires. This role offers great starting compensation and a lucrative benefits package.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance and more!

Job Duties:

• Support Direct Support Professionals, review staff assignments, coordinate activities, and resolve work-related issues
• Instruct, mentor, and assist staff in coaching individuals in their daily living activities
• Participate in the recruitment and hiring processes and disciplinary and termination processes
• Design, implement and monitor programs to meet individual’s person-centered planning goals
• Participate in meetings with service providers, interdisciplinary teams, professionals, families, and other agencies to discuss individuals’ needs

 

Job Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license, required
• 2+ years of developmental disability caretaking experience, required
• 1+ year supervisory leadership experience, required

 

Education Requirements – candidates must have one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to human services plus one year of full-time direct care experience
• Associates degree in a field related to human services plus two years of full-time direct care experience
• Diploma or Certification in a field related to human services from an accredited post-secondary institution plus three years of full-time direct care work
• HS Diploma/GED plus four years of full-time direct care experience

Bear Creek Services is excited to welcome a new member to its team! If you have a desire to help others, make an impact and provide personalized life experiences for residents of Bear Creek, apply today!

Bear Creek Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a large supporter of affirmative action. Bear Creek Services has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All applicants are considered for actual employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

 

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rochester, MN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

 

Application Question(s):

• How many years of supervisory leadership experience do you have in a group home setting?

 

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

 

Experience:

• developmental disability caretaking: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• driver's license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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