Working Title: Life Enrichment Coordinator

Job Class: Skills Development Specialist

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 80362

• Location : Silver Bay

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/20/2024

• Closing Date : 10/03/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Silver Bay-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Silver Bay Veterans Home/Rehabilitation

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift: 9:00am-7:30pm or 10:30am-9:00pm

• Days of Work : Varies: Weekends as assigned

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $23.63 - $34.18 / hourly

• 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

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.

This job posting will be used to fill one part-time vacancy within the Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay. This position is designated as part-time, rotating shifts; 9:00 am- 7:30 pm, or 10:30 am- 9:00 pm. The work schedule will include at least 72 hours per two-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

The Skills Development Specialist works directly with complex residents, such as those with dementia, and is responsible for creating life engagement activities and programs to reduce out of character responses to enhance quality of life and quality of care outcomes. As part of the skills development team, this position develops and implements individualized programming, educates, coaches, and leads other interdisciplinary staff and residents’ families in carrying out individual program plans to ensure consistency in implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience performing work providing care support.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of patient care with dementia and/or other related conditions

• Knowledge of life enrichment principles and techniques sufficient to plan, design, and implement resident programs

• Ability to demonstrate training methods sufficient to motivate and guide employees

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in skilled/long term care

• Training and coaching experience in a direct care setting

• Experience writing, modifying, or evaluating program plans

• Degree in Human Services or related field

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.

• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

• Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.