Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Meridian Services; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Golden Valley, MN for awake overnight shifts. You will assist individuals with daily living tasks, personal care, meal prep, transportation, and community activities while supporting them to reach personal goals.

The role requires English proficiency, reliable transportation with insurance, and DHS background clearance. Experience with autism or intellectual disabilities is preferred; schedule options span multiple locations and

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ for adult programs.
• Must be 21+ for youth programs.
• Proficient in spoken and written English language.
• Must have a vehicle to use for work with current car insurance.
• Successful clearance of a DHS Background Study.

Responsibilities

• Work on tailored outcomes with each person in the home.
• Assist with personal cares, meals, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration.
• Provide guidance and instructional teaching to build life skills.
• Provide supervision and transportation in the community, using a company vehicle or own vehicle.

Skills

English proficiency

Vehicle with insurance

Job description

Job Title

Direct Support Professional.

Location

Golden Valley, MN (multiple schedules available across various locations)

Schedule

Awake Overnight: 7 days on/7 days off: Wednesday 10:00pm - 9:00am, Thursday 10:00pm - 9:00am, Friday 10:00pm - 10:00am, Saturday 10:00pm - 10:00am, Sunday 10:00pm - 9:00am, Monday 10:0`p>+9:00am, Tuesday 10:00pm - 9:00am.

Wage

$19.50 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.

Essential Job Duties

• 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)