Lead Direct Support Professional

Accord; Minnesota; In loco; USD 26.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401k match

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer time

Tuition assistance

Mileage reimbursement

Career advancement

Descrizione del lavoro

Accord is seeking a mission-driven Lead Direct Service Professional (LDSP) to join our Day Supports Team in Midway St. Paul. This in-person role supports people living with disabilities, onboarding and training DSPs, and leading daily activities and documentation.

Hours are 7am-3pm, Monday through Friday. Ideal candidates have EHR experience, 2+ years working with disabilities, CPR/First Aid and medication administration certifications, and a commitment to person-centered care.

Competenze

• Electronic Health Record experience.
• Two or more years experience working with individuals living with mental or developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication and ability to listen carefully.
• Ability to supervise and train staff in a team setting.
• Commitment to person-centered care.

Mansioni

• Onboard and train DSPs on EHR and program procedures.
• Lead DSPs to evaluate and support daily living activities.
• Supervise staff and coach in complex situations.
• Document incidents and required reports.
• Coordinate transportation and community access as needed.
• Ensure progress toward participant goals and plans.

Conoscenze

Experience with disabilities

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team leadership

Independent worker

Formazione

CPR/First Aid certification

Medication administration certification

Strumenti

EHR experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Accord is seeking a mission-driven Lead Direct Service Professional (LDSP) to join our Day Supports Team in making a difference in the lives of people living with disabilities. The LDSP onboards, trains, and leads a team of DSPs as they evaluate, create, and support the activities of daily living for the people that the Accord Day Program serves.

This is a fully in-person role at our facility in Midway St. Paul with hours from 7am-3pm, Monday through Friday.

Accord is a nonprofit dedicated to making it possible for people living with disabilities to achieve their personal and career goals. We utilize a person-centered approach to provide services that span a wide array of supports to empower, uplift, and transform lives to help individuals live their greatest lives. Accord has been recognized by the Council on Leadership and Qualify for Excellence, with Distinction, in person-centered care. If our vision matches yours, we hope you consider joining us.

The LDSP will:

• Provide personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to participants in the Accord day program.
• Develop and deliver programming that nurtures the needs, self-expression and living skills of supported people.
• Serve as Lead DSP, training team members in all systems, including the Electronic Health Record platform, coaching staff in complex situations, assisting Senior Program Manager with compliance.
• Document incidents and complete needed reports and communication.
• Possess working knowledge of transportation systems and providers, providing support as needed.
• Administer medications and monitor medical conditions of participants.
• Document support plans, activities, and progress toward stated goals.
• Facilitate Day Program participants’ access for self-determination.

Minimum requirements:

• Electronic Health Record experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Two or more years experience working with individuals living with mental or developmental disabilities.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Medication administration certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent rapport with diverse individuals with ability to listen carefully and communicate effectively.
• Strong conflict management skills with ability to redirect and resolve issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with attention to privacy standards.
• Ability to serve as ambassador of Accord in the community and in the facility.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team in sharing information and completing work, collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

$20-22 per hour, nonexempt, depending on qualifications. Benefit eligible with healthcare, dental, vision, optional coverages, and 403b with employer match. Employer-paid basic life, Short-Term disability, and Long-Term disability. PTO, 9 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday, paid volunteer time, employee wellness program, $2500 annual tuition assistance, mileage reimbursement. Opportunities for advancement within the company.

Accord is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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