Direct Support Specialist – Day Program (Mon–Fri, PTO)

Accord; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage: $17–$18

PTO & holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Short & long-term disability (no cost)

Retirement options

Mileage reimbursement

Career advancement

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

Accord is seeking a mission-driven Direct Service Professional (DSP) to join our Day Supports Team in Saint Paul, MN. The DSP will evaluate, create, and support daily living activities for people living with disabilities in our day program.

This full-time, in-person role runs 7am–3pm, Monday–Friday at our Midway St. Paul facility. The DSP will provide personal care, skills development, and medication support while documenting progress and fostering self-determination.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong conflict management skills with ability to redirect and resolve issues.
• Excellent rapport with diverse individuals with ability to communicate effectively and respectfully.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in sharing information and completing work.

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 optimal 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 management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Tech platforms

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience

Job description

Accord is seeking a mission-driven Direct Service Professional (DSP) to join our Day Supports Team in Saint Paul, MN. The DSP will evaluate, create, and support daily living activities for people living with disabilities in our day program.

This full-time, in-person role runs 7am–3pm, Monday–Friday at our Midway St. Paul facility. The DSP will provide personal care, skills development, and medication support while documenting progress and fostering self-determination.