Direct Support Professional

Direct Service Professional (Dsp)Accord is seeking a mission-driven Direct Service Professional (DSP) to join our Day Supports Team in making a difference in the lives of people living with disabilities. The DSP will 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 DSP will: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.