Designated Coordinator - Skills Development Specialist

Working Title:

Designated Coordinator Job Class:
Skills Development Specialist

• Job
• Location:
  
  Baxter
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/18/2026
• Closing Date: 02/24/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs / MSOCS FC Forestview
• Division/Unit: MSOCS Residential NE / MSOCS FC Forestview
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Rotating Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday (ex: 7:00a.m.
  
  - 3:30 p.m.
  
  - 11:00 p.m; hours may vary depending on the needs of the program)
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes (Transport and accompany individuals to medical appointments, community outings, recreational activities and spiritual events)
• Salary Range: $23.98 - $34.69 / hourly; $50,070 - $72,432 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Designated Coordinator - Skills Development Specialist is the lead worker at the program and plays a key role in overseeing programs, activities, and scheduling, under the direction of the supervisor. In this role, the Designated Coordinator will split their time between direct care responsibilities and program responsibilities. Program responsibilities include designing, implementing and evaluating behavioral support strategies for individuals at the site.

Hours will vary, candidates must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed. This is a great position for a candidate who has experience with individuals who have high behavioral needs.

• Participating in the development, refinement and implementation of individualized program plans that will help individuals safely achieve their goals.
• Providing work direction, guidance, training and feedback to staff to ensure the highest standards of service delivery are provided to the individuals.
• Providing direct care to individuals such as bathing, toileting, hygiene, medication/treatment administration, providing escorts and mobile supports and behavior interventions.
• Contributing to the safety and security of the site, individuals served and co‑workers.

• 4 years of full‑time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older.
• A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities.
• A diploma in a field related to human services from an accredited post‑secondary institution and 3 years full‑time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older.
• An associate degree in a field related to human services and 2 years full‑time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older.
• A bachelor’s degree in a field related to human services and 1 year full‑time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons 65 years and older.

Human Services related Degrees may include but not limited to the following:

• Family Social Sciences
• Health Care Management
• Special Education
• Public Health
• Recreational Therapy
• Social Work
• Alcohol and Drug Counseling
• Social Science
• Health Science
• Psychology

• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Develop person‑centered support plans that use Positive Support principles and practices,…