What are the responsibilities and job description for the IHS Designated Coordinator position at Accra?
We are honored to have been named a Star Tribune Top Workplace for a third year in a row! This year, Accra has been awarded the Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation and Work-Life Flexibility.
This award reflects the incredible team we have here at Accra where each employee can bring themselves to work. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard.
Accra Offers:
- Work/Life Flexibility
- Professional Development Opportunities. New! In-house supervision provided for LSWs.
- Generous Paid Time Off options
- Free Mental Health/Wellbeing Program
- Health and Dental Insurance for full time employees
- HSA FSA for full time employees
- Retirement Plan
- Company Paid Disability & Life Insurance for full time employees
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 St. Cloud area**
Requirements:Must meet one of the following requirements.
- Bachelor degree in a field related to Human Services, and one year of full-time work experience providing Direct Care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older.
- Associate degree in a field related to Human Services, and two years of full-time work experience providing Direct Care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older.
- Diploma in a field related to Human Services 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.
- 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.