Consultation Facilitator | CFSS

Consultation Facilitator | CFSS

• Hybrid Position | Serving Minnesota | Brooklyn Park

Harry Meyering Center supports people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in their homes and community.
Do you have great organizational skills and the ability to communicate social services to individuals with disabilities? As a facilitator, you will consult with families throughout the state of Minnesota both in person and remotely. Consultation Services is a service for Community First Service and Supports (CFSS). This is a new program being developed in Minnesota. Consultation Facilitators work alongside the individual and their team to ensure that they have seamless access to services. You will help individuals develop a service plan for themselves to use CFSS services, teach about the program through orientation, provide guidance, conduct meetings, troubleshoot issues, and communicate with individuals and their families. We are looking for great team members who are passionate about person-centered planning, self-direction, and independence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Occasional nights or weekends may be needed.
Position type: Hybrid or Remote, must have reliable transportation. Onsite option within Mankato.
Location: HMC Office located in Mankato for staff members in the greater Mankato area. Remote/Hybrid for staff members residing in the Twin Cities or St. Cloud areas. Must reside within the state of Minnesota.
Wage: $24.00 per hour plus mileage.
Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Utilize person-centered planning methods to assist participants in developing tailored plans to meet their needs.
• Independently understand and communicate CFSS program rules to participants.
• Implement CFSS Consultation Services, including explaining the program, developing and monitoring plans, and providing guidance and training through various formats (in-person, online, webinar).
• Conduct meetings with participants as per CFSS requirements.
• Write clear and accessible documentation for participants.
• Assist participants in identifying health and safety risks, including staffing, emergency plans, and worker development.
• Educate participants on employer responsibilities using budget models, including tracking competencies and training.
• Review plans to ensure they meet individual needs and comply with CFSS services scope.
• Communicate professionally with participants, guardians, parents, case managers, and other providers.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain privacy.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance in all communications, both internal and external.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass the MN Department of Human Services Background Study.
• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to human services or equivalent experience.
  
  • OR one of the following:
    
    • One year of full-time experience providing direct services to people with disabilities or individuals over age 65.
    • Experience coordinating or directing services for people with disabilities or individuals over age 65, including self-directed services.
    • Experience coordinating their own services.
• Additional Qualifications:
  
  • Completion of a DHS-approved training module of at least six hours on person-centered planning, the Vulnerable Adult Act, and the Maltreatment of Minors Act.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record verified by our insurance carrier.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with individuals, support teams, case managers, family members, and colleagues.
  • Self-starter with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, capable of responding to emergencies.
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple, competing priorities.
  • Proficiency in technology programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe, PowerPoint), with a willingness to learn new systems.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and independently to fulfill job responsibilities.
  • Strong documentation skills and familiarity with systems, routines, and programming.
  • Preferred qualification of fluent in understanding and speaking multiple languages other than English.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must have the ability to regularly kneel, crouch; occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift or move 50 pounds.

What are the perks?

• Paid training provided.
• Flexible Scheduling
• Helping people live their best lives.
• Overtime pay.
• Referral Bonus Available
• Competitive pay and benefits for full-time employees.

If you have any questions about the opportunities for the Facilitator position and joining our team, please feel free to reach out via email: [email protected] or phone: (507)387-8281 
Harry Meyering Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of HMC to afford equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the application process and employment relationship, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, discipline, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.