Program Coordinator

Site: Latitudes Minnesota, LGBTQ Residential Facility in St. Paul, MN

Shift:  First Shift - other shifts as needs arise, full-time

Pay: $50,000+ annual salary, DOE

Job purpose                                                                          

In conjunction with the Recovery Specialist Lead, this position will assist in the supervision and facilitate day-to day activities such as transportation and provide training of new Recovery Specialist staff. To help the clients have a positive and successful recovery by making sure the client understands their responsibilities in the program and giving guidance when needed. This job also includes aiding treatment director with daily assigned tasks. 

Job Duties:

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

Oversee of all Recovery Specialists. Assist with daily management of the program and staff. Provide individual supervision to Recovery Specialists, along with re-direction, coaching etc. Will recruit and train Recovery Specialist support staff and provide supervision. Provide tours of facilities as needed. Develop and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders. Schedule Recovery Specialist staff on regular basis to ensure safety and licensing compliance for staff client ratio and in keeping with budgeted hours. Responsible for performance reviews after probation period and annually thereafter. Oversee the travel log. Attend, participate, and present as appropriate for weekly staff meetings, staff in-service and meetings. Enforces facility policies with authority to issue corrective action as needed. Recovery Specialist Supervisors may not admit, transfer, or discharge clients. They may be directed to follow through with the process of implementation of the above by the director or designee.

Job Requirements: 

Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities Computer skills to draft emails, memos, and reporting Must have high school diploma or equivalent. 2 yrs experience in a supervisory position. Minimum 1 yr experience in a chemical dependency facility or related and 2-3 years related experience required, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. CPR and first aid certified. Must know and understand the implication of parts 9530.6405 to 9530.6505 (Rule 31), and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245A (Human Services Licensing Act-HSLA), sections 626.556 (Maltreatment of Minors Act-MOMA), 626.557 (Vulnerable Act-VAA), and 626.5572 (VAA definitions). Must document 12 hours of training in co-occurring mental health problems and chemical abuse of dependency that includes competencies related to philosophy, screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, documentation, programming, medication, collaboration, mental health consultation, discharge planning.

Physical Requirements:

Lifting Up to 50 pounds, client luggage, supplies, cleaning Standing Up to 8 hours per day Stair climbing, up to 20% of time Driving Cars and 15 passenger vans, average 2-4 hours per day, up to 8 hours per day Sitting Varies, 2 hours Reaching 2 hours per day unless driving Bending 10% of time Squatting 10% of time Walking Up to 8 hours per day

Benefits: 

20 days of paid time off + 6 paid holidays  Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) – ROTH and traditional options Passionate co-workers A job with a sense of purpose as you help people on their path to recovery

We owe our success to the passion, commitment and expertise of our staff. Many have been through our program personally and know what it takes to get back on that road to recovery – and stay there. Our licensed and experienced staff takes the role of coach/teacher, providing support and encouragement from the heart. Come join us and see the difference you’ll make!

Meridian Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.