Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional – Full Time

Meridian Services Incorporated; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

401K plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Growth opportunities

Employee recognition

Job summary

Meridian Services is seeking an Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional in Cottage Grove, MN. This full-time DSP helps individuals with personal cares, meals, and daily activities, including community outings and medication administration. You’ll support goal attainment and safety while promoting independence.

The role involves overnight shifts (7 days on, 7 days off), requires a vehicle and good driving record, and offers company benefits. A DHS background check is required.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal cares, meals, grooming, and medications.
• Support individuals in community outings and daily activities.
• Provide teaching to build life skills and coping strategies.
• Ensure safety and respond to challenging behaviors as needed.
• Transport and supervise in community activities; use company vehicle or personal vehicle as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional – Full Time

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Meridian Services offers person-centered supports and cares to individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and physical disabilities across a diverse range of settings. These include Residential Services, In-Home Services, and Case Management Services. Today, we have 30 group homes, 150 In-Home person served, and over 100 Case Managers across the state of Minnesota. Our mission is to provide services of the finest quality so that those we serve will be able to achieve their goals!

Job Title: Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional

Location:Cottage Grove, MN (multiple schedules available across various locations)

Schedule: Awake Overnight: 7 days on 7 days off Wednesday - Tuesday, 9pm-8am.

Wage:$21.00 hourly including company benefits

Job Summary:

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will assist individuals in working toward their personal goals. DSP staff support individuals with tasks such as meal preparation, community outings, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, attending appointments, and taking medication. Staff should feel comfortable providing personal care, medical supports, and other daily supports to those they assist. Staff should feel comfortable responding to interfering behaviors.

• Work on tailored outcomes with each person in the home. Outcomes may include budgeting, behavioral management, community exploration, meal planning, organizational skills, coping skills, and/or physical fitness.
• Be an active participant with individuals served when working on outcomes and out in the community.
• Assist with personal cares as needed per person served.
• Provide guidance and instructional teaching to persons while building life skills.
• Provide cleaning, cooking and medication administration to the individuals living at the home.
• Provide supervision and transportation in the community on activities and appointments. Typically, a company vehicle is available, but times may require use of own personal vehicle.

Preferred Experience:

• At least 1 year supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnosis
• At least 1 year working with individuals with verbal and physical aggressions
• At least 1 year implementing Emergency Use of Manual Restraints (applicable at select programs)

Required Qualifications:

• Staff must be at least 18 years of age to support Adult Programs
• Staff must be 21 years of age or older to support Youth Programs
• Proficient in spoken and written English language
• Have a vehicle to use for work related purposes with current car insurance
• Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy
• Have a Wi-Fi-enabled device for work related purposes
• Successful clearance of a Department of Human Services (DHS) Background Study
• Comfortable providing personal cares (including but not limited to: bathroom supports, bathing/showering, medication administration)

Meridian Services Company Benefits and Perks Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• 401K plan with employer matching after 1 year
• Company-Provided Life and Short Team Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance and Pet Insurance offered
• Growth and Management Opportunities!
• Employee of the month recognition and gift card

Meridian Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.