Direct Support Professional - (Stillwater Area)

• Why Accord?
• (Accord is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our Family Support Services team-
• 245D Basic Services).
• 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 Quality for
• Excellence, with Distinction, in person-centered care. If our vision matches yours, we hope you
• consider joining us.

Job Summary

• As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide non-medical care, including supervision and
• assistance provided in the home of the person or in the community to help the person receiving
• services achieve increased independence, productivity, and inclusion in the community. The
• DSP will develop real, meaningful relationships with the person supported and their support
• team. Staff will follow through on all duties as assigned by the primary contact, including outings
• into the community, assistance with ADLs, and overall supervision.

Essential Job Duties

• ● Assist individuals with daily living activities such as cooking/meal preparation, showering
• and personal cares
• ● Support the person in becoming more independent and involved in their community
• through frequent activity outings
• ● Assist with walks and supervision while at home and in the community
• ● Complete detailed, accurate documentation as assigned
• ● Comply with Electronic Visit Verification documentation
• ● Maintain a clean and safe living environment
• ● Implement individualized care plans and ensure individual’s rights are respected
• ● Provide companionship and engage individuals in recreational activities
• ● Any other duties as assigned by the individual’s primary contact within the scope of service.

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Job Type: Part-Time

• Location: Stillwater, in-person
• Schedule: M-F 2:30pm-7:30pm, flexible hours, weekend availability
• Wage: $21.82/hour

Requirements

Experience/Qualifications

• ● Minimum of a high school degree or GED (or relevant/equal education)
• ● Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• ● Minnesota DHS background study clearance
• ● Have a Wi-Fi-enabled device for work related purposes
• ● Basic computer skills
• ● 18 years of age or older
• ● Ability to read, write, and speak the English language

Preferred Qualifications

• ● Previous experience in working with persons with disabilities
• ● Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• ● Knowledge of person-centered care approach
• ● Ability to maintain confidentiality with attention to privacy standards
• ● Ability to serve as ambassador of Accord in the community

Benefits

• $21.82 per hour
• What other benefits for this role?
• 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.