Direct Support Specialist (VH)
Accord, United States
Job Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to support individuals who have disabilities? Are you a creative and passionate person looking to work for a dynamic organization? If you said YES to any of these, you may be just the person we are looking for. Accord is currently looking for a Direct Support Specialist, also known as Training Specialist at Accord.
As a Direct Support Specialist you will assist, teach and mentor participants who have a diagnosis of intellectual, mental health and/or physical disability who desire to learn new job skills. Responsible for providing employment and life skills training to assigned individuals as outlined in the person’s individual plans. Implement person centered goals and objectives related to vocation, social, leisure, and communication skills. Work as a part of a team and represent the company well both internally and externally. Using company 15 passenger van, required to pick up and drop off individuals.
- $500 Sign On Bonus for Full Time Employees
- $250 Sign On Bonus for Part Time Employees
Job Type: Full Time, Non-exempt
Hours: Days only, no evenings, no weekends, no holidays
Job Location: Vadnais Heights, MN
Essential Responsibilities
- Teach and support in efforts of achieving their personal goals.
- Assist participants while fostering independence
- Identify daily work flow for all participants
- Daily data collection
- Follow Department of Labor standards and regulations
- Facilitate personal empowerment and various skill building groups.
- Access the community for enjoyment and/or volunteer opportunities.
- Create daily activity schedules: skill building, art, music, volunteerism, community, etc.
- Sensory
- Job coaching
- Flexible
- Ability to assist with personal cares
Requirements
Credentials/Qualifications:
- Prefer 1+ year experience working with adults living with Intellectual, Mental health and/or Physical disabilities
- High school diploma /GED required
- Ability to teach or coach others using creative techniques while enhancing skillsets and independence.
- Technology knowledge of basic computers skills
- Self-initiates and able to work independently
- Problem solving skill
- Willingness to become CPR/First Aid certification, if not currently certified
- Must pass a Department of Human Services background study
- Must have valid Driver’s License with a good driver’s record.
Work Environment
The Direct Support Specialist in this position will typically work Monday-Friday from starting 7:30am-3:30pm -8:00a-4pm.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. $14-$15.00/hr
Location: Vadnais Heights
Benefits
- We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages to all full-time employees (30+) and eligible dependents.
- Vacation/PTO for Full Time and Part Time employees (depending on hours worked). Starting at 120 hours in the first year for Full Time employees.
- Life-insurance, short and long-term disability at no cost to employees.
- Retirement plans such as 403B, 403B employer match, and savings programs, helping employees prepare for the future.
- Education assistance (Tuition reimbursement), company-paid holidays, a floating holiday, FMLA pay, and flexible working options. Flexible work arrangement opportunities vary depending on position and location.