Direct Service Professional - Day Program Specialist

Accord; Minnesota; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

9 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability (no cost)

Retirement savings plan

Employee wellness program

Tuition assistance

Career advancement

Mileage reimbursement

Positive work environment

Job summary

Accord is seeking a mission-driven Direct Service Professional (DSP) for our Day Supports Team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This full-time, in-person role runs 7am–3pm, Monday–Friday at our Midway facility, with a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits.

The DSP will evaluate, create, and support daily living activities for participants, helping them grow skills, independence, and community involvement. A HS diploma, valid driver’s license, and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass mandated background checks.
• Current Driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Comfort working in Microsoft, Google, and care-related platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to participants in the Accord day program.
• Assist individuals with learning and developing new skills and in achieving their personal goals.
• Build relationships with and among the Day Support adults.
• Deliver programming that nurtures the needs, self-expression and living skills of supported people.
• Develop a community support plan and goals for each individual in assigned caseload.
• Listen carefully and communicate respectfully with supported people and coworkers.
• Administer medications and monitor medical conditions of participants, encouraging health and well-being.
• Document support plans, activities, and progress toward stated goals.
• Facilitate Day Program participants’ ability for self-determination.

Skills

Time management

Conflict resolution

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid certification

DOT certification or driving exam ability

Electronic Health Record experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Accord is seeking a mission-driven Direct Service Professional (DSP) for our Day Supports Team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This full-time, in-person role runs 7am–3pm, Monday–Friday at our Midway facility, with a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits.

The DSP will evaluate, create, and support daily living activities for participants, helping them grow skills, independence, and community involvement. A HS diploma, valid driver’s license, and background checks are required.