Crisis DSP: Behavioral Support & Personal Care

Meridian Services; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Services in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our Crisis program. You will help individuals in daily activities, respond to interfering behaviors, and work toward personal goals, including self-care, outings, and medication support.

Staff will be cross-trained across 1-2 other programs for training purposes. A vehicle may be used for community activities, and weekend shifts are available as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years working with interfering behaviors including verbal and physical aggressions.
• At least 2 years implementing physical interventions including Emergency Use of Manual Restraints (when permitted and required).
• At least 2 years supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnosis.
• At least 2 years providing personal cares (including but not limited to: bathroom supports, bathing/showering, medication administration, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Respond to interfering behaviors including verbal and physical aggressions.
• Implement physical intervention techniques including Emergency Use of Manual Restraints (when permitted and required).
• Work on tailored outcomes with each person in the home. Outcomes may include 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

Interfering behaviors

Manual restraints

Community outings

Behavioral management

Job description

Meridian Services in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our Crisis program. You will help individuals in daily activities, respond to interfering behaviors, and work toward personal goals, including self-care, outings, and medication support.

Staff will be cross-trained across 1-2 other programs for training purposes. A vehicle may be used for community activities, and weekend shifts are available as part of the schedule.