IHS Designated Coordinator

Accra; Hopkins (MN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Generous PTO

Mental Health Support

Smart Financial Options

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive Benefits

Professional Development

Job summary

Accra is seeking an IHS Designated Coordinator who will meet, set up, and provide ongoing training and support for individuals accessing the Individualized Home Supports with Training (IHS) program. This role involves travel to clients' homes throughout the Metro counties.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and experience in Direct Care services to vulnerable populations, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Accra offers generous PTO and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a Human Service field.
• Minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to Human Services and disabilities.
• Ability to travel independently across service areas.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and provide ongoing training and support.
• Travel to clients' homes in surrounding Metro counties.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Education, or Health

Associate degree in Human Services, Education, or Health

Diploma in Human Services, Education, or Health

Job description

About This Role

The IHS Designated Coordinator is responsible for meeting with, setting up, and providing ongoing training and support to individuals accessing Accra’s Individualized Home Supports with Training (IHS) program.

This position requires travel to clients' homes in the surrounding Metro counties.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in a field related to Human Services, Education, or Health and one year of full-time work experience providing Direct Care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
• Associate degree in a field related to Human Services, Education, or Health and two years of full-time work experience providing Direct Care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
• Diploma in a field related to Human Services, Education, or Health from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of full-time work experience providing Direct Care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
• Minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to Human Services and disabilities; and four years of full-time work experience providing Direct Care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older under the supervision of a staff person who meets the qualifications identified in clauses (1) to (3).

Additional Requirements

• 1 year experience in a Human Service field
• Demonstrated creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must pass a background study with the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
• Have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable transportation to use for work driving purposes.
• Ability to travel independently across the Accra geographic service areas.

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance: Schedules designed to help you thrive.
• Generous PTO: Including an additional paid day dedicated to self-care and a separate paid day for community volunteering.
• Mental Health Support: Free wellbeing programs.
• Smart Financial Options: HSA & FSA plans to help you plan ahead.
• Secure Your Future: 401(k) retirement plan to invest in tomorrow.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Professional Development: Training and growth opportunities to advance your career.