Consultation Services Coordinator

Description

Provide consultation services to participants and/or their representatives accessing Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) through a person-centered approach that promotes self-direction and reflects the core Principles of Self-Determination. This includes supporting individuals to make meaningful decisions about how they want to live their lives, exercise authority over a designated budget, and organize resources in ways that enhance their quality of life.

Responsibilities also include fostering accountability in the use of public funds, recognizing the valuable contributions individuals with disabilities bring to their communities, and affirming the essential role of self-advocates in shaping and navigating a redesigned support system. Services include CFSS orientation and training, ongoing case management, assistance with service plan development, and facilitation of connections to external resources and service providers.

Position Title: Consultation Services Coordinator

Department: In-Home Services

Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week, Monday
- Friday (Exempt)

Location: Lifeworks Services
- Richfield/Hybrid

Compensation: $49,000-$55,000

Bonus Eligible: Yearly

Lifeworks offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• 18 days of PTO accrued in the first year of employment
• 11 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and a Personal Holiday)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short & long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), and prescription drug coverage
• Up to $3,000 annually in tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness when eligibility requirements are met
• 403(b) retirement plan – Lifeworks contributes 3% of your salary and matches up to 4% of employee contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Lifeworks is an industry leader on the forward edge of partnering with people with disabilities in innovative, person-centered ways. Disability inclusion is our true north, guiding every service we provide and ensuring that people with disabilities have opportunities, can thrive, and defy expectations. The Lifeworks Team is collaborative, passionate, and strategic, using a person-centered approach to increase access in our communities.

• Demonstrate willingness and ability to travel 20-35% of the time to engage with participants, their representatives, state and lead agency personnel, and to attend external trainings.
• Possess a valid driver's license, maintain a clean driving record, and have access to reliable transportation for work-related travel.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and strong general computer skills.
• Exhibit strong analytical skills and financial literacy.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bring in-depth knowledge of Minnesota's Long-Term Services and Supports, with a specific focus on Disability and Aging services and associated funding sources.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Principles of Self-Determination and person-centered service delivery.
• Are able to pass both the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services background study and a drug screening.
• Have experience working with intersectional and diverse identity groups.

• Demonstrating consistent mastery of grammar and a broad vocabulary to clearly express thoughts, ideas, and actions; excelling in structuring and conveying complex concepts to diverse audiences; actively listening and probing for deeper understanding; and consistently summarizing intricate ideas and situations with accuracy and clarity.
• Performing at a high level in dynamic environments while serving as a proactive advocate for change; skillfully balancing the need for consistency with the benefits of adapting behavior to evolving circumstances; and applying a deep understanding of political, commercial, and practical factors that influence change to anticipate impacts and guide appropriate…