Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Meridian Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Life & Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Growth & Management Opportunities

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Meridian Services seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide 1:1 and group supports in South Minneapolis and surrounding locations. The role includes awake overnight shifts with a seven-days-on/ seven-days-off schedule, assisting adults with daily tasks, personal care, meals, transportation, and community activities, while promoting independence and safety.

The position offers competitive wages of $20 per hour plus benefits, requires English proficiency, a valid vehicle, and DHS background

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old for adult programs
• Must be 21+ for youth programs
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Have a vehicle with current insurance for work use
• Have acceptable driving record per Meridian Services policy
• Must pass DHS Background Study
• Comfortable providing personal cares (bathroom, bathing, medication)

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living tasks such as meal prep, shopping, cleaning, and personal hygiene
• Support individuals in community outings and appointments
• Provide medication administration and medical supports as needed
• Offer guidance and instruction to build life skills
• Ensure safety and respond to challenging behaviors in a caring manner
• Provide supervision and transportation; company vehicle available or use own vehicle as needed

Job description

Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 17, 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: Direct Support Professional

Location: South Minneapolis, MN (multiple schedules available across various locations)

Schedule: Awake Overnight: 7 days on 7 days off Wed 10:30p-9a, Thurs 10:30p-9a, F 7p-7:30a, Sat, 10:30p-7:30a, Sun 10:30p-9a, M 10:30p-9a, Tue 10:30p-9a

Wage:$20 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 policyHave 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.