Program Coordinator – Adult Day Services (245D) Location: Brainerd, MN
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
No Nights • No Weekends • No Holidays Salary: $40,000–$48,000 annually, depending on experience Make a Difference Every Day Blue Sky Support Services is looking for a compassionate, organized leader to join our Adult Day Services team as a Program Coordinator. In this role, you'll help adults with disabilities achieve their personal goals while supporting a team of Direct Support Professionals and ensuring high-quality, person-centered services. If you enjoy coaching others, building relationships with participants and families, solving problems, and making a meaningful impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you. This position serves as a Minnesota 245D Designated Coordinator and plays a key leadership role in coordinating services, supporting staff, and maintaining compliance with state licensing requirements. What You'll Do - Coordinate and oversee person-centered services for program participants.
- Partner with participants, families, guardians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Lead support team meetings and monitor progress toward individual goals.
- Ensure services are delivered according to each person's Coordinated Service and Support Plan (CSSP) and related support plans.
- Train, mentor, and support Direct Support Professionals to provide exceptional care.
- Monitor documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
- Assist with participant assessments, program development, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support a positive, inclusive, and respectful team culture.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For - We're seeking someone who is: - Passionate about supporting people with disabilities.
- An effective communicator who can build strong relationships with participants, families, and staff.
- Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable using computers and electronic documentation systems.
- Able to coach, mentor, and hold staff accountable.
- Flexible, positive, and committed to person-centered services.
Minimum Qualifications - Applicants must meet Minnesota 245D Designated Coordinator qualifications, including one of the following: - Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field and one year of full-time direct care experience.
- Associate degree in a human services-related field and two years of full-time direct care experience.
- Diploma in a human services-related field and three years of full-time direct care experience.
OR - At least 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities; and
- Four years of full-time direct care experience providing services to individuals with disabilities or adults age 65 or older under qualified supervision.
Additional Requirements - Must successfully pass a Minnesota DHS background study.
- Valid Minnesota driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Reliable, insured personal transportation.
- Ability to respond professionally to work-related calls, texts, and emails as needed.
- Ability to lift, assist, and participate in activities as necessary to support participants.
Why Blue Sky? Here at Blue Sky, Inc. we work as a team to provide a person-centered, holistic approach to supporting individuals with disabilities. We focus on using a collaborative approach to make a difference in people’s lives. At Blue Sky, Inc. we believe in supporting our participants and staff to live balanced lives by providing a supportive and fun work environment. If you are looking for a meaningful career where you get to have a purpose, make a difference and change lives, join our team at Blue Sky, Inc. today! Blue Sky Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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