IHS Designated Coordinator

At Accra, our mission is to improve lives by providing individualized homecare services and support to people living at home. We foster an environment where every employee is respected, celebrated, and encouraged to bring their whole self to work. 

Why Work at Accra?

Accra offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal well-being, professional growth, and financial future:

• Work/Life Balance: Schedules designed to help you thrive.
• Generous PTO: Including an additional paid day dedicated to self-care and a separate paid day for community volunteering.
• Mental Health Support: Free wellbeing programs.
• Smart Financial Options: HSA & FSA plans to help you plan ahead.
• Secure Your Future: 401(k) retirement plan to invest in tomorrow.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Professional Development: Training and growth opportunities to advance your career.

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 surrounding Metro counties**

Must meet one of the following requirements.

• Bachelor degree in a field related to Human Services, Education, or Health and one year of full-time work experience providing Direct Care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
• Associate degree in a field related to Human Services, Education, or Health and two years of full-time work experience providing Direct Care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
• Diploma in a field related to Human Services, Education, or Health 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 or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
• 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.