Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional - Full Time

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

Job summary

Meridian Services in Saint Louis Park, MN is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with daily living tasks, personal cares, meal preparation, transportation, and community activities while helping them reach personal goals and manage challenging situations. The role requires English proficiency, reliable transportation, and DHS background clearance.

Multiple evening and overnight schedules are available across various locations, with a starting wage of $20 per hour

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.
• Vehicle with current car insurance.
• Wi-Fi-enabled device for work.
• Successful clearance of a DHS Background Study.
• Comfortable providing personal cares, including medication administration.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English language proficiency

Job description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Location: Saint Louis Park, MN (multiple schedules available across various locations)

Schedule: Week 1: Wednesday 10pm-9am, Thursday 10pm-8am, Friday 9pm-9am, Saturday 10pm-8am Week 2: Sunday 10pm-8am, Monday 10pm-8am, Tuesday 10pm-8am

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.

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)