Direct Support Professional

MEP Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Minneapolis is seeking a Direct Support Professional for an on-site Life Enrichment Program. You will assist adults with disabilities with daily living tasks, support goal achievement, and promote independence and inclusion through person-centered care.

You will lead skill-building and recreational activities, help with community outings, document services, and follow individualized plans while maintaining safety and dignity.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, respectful approach focused on dignity and empowerment.
• Ability to follow person-centered, individualized support plans.
• Strong safety awareness and good judgment.
• Effective communication skills and support for self-advocacy.
• Ability to document services clearly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with activities of daily living and support person-centered goals.
• Lead/encourage skill-building and enrichment activities.
• Support community outings while promoting engagement and independence.
• Monitor safety, well-being, and behavior in accordance with individualized plans.
• Follow individualized support plans and implement approved strategies.
• Accurately document services and maintain required records.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Follow person-centered plans

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Documentation

Job description

Direct Support Professional (Life Enrichment Program)On-site role supporting adults with disabilities and other barriers through person-centered care. Assist with daily living, facilitate skill-building and recreational activities, and promote independence, inclusion, and self-advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with activities of daily living and support person-centered goals
• Lead/encourage skill-building and enrichment activities
• Support community outings while promoting engagement and independence
• Monitor safety, well-being, and behavior in accordance with individualized plans
• Follow individualized support plans and implement approved strategies
• Accurately document services and maintain required records

Qualifications & Skills

• Compassionate, respectful approach focused on dignity and empowerment
• Ability to follow person-centered, individualized support plans
• Strong safety awareness and good judgment
• Effective communication skills and support for self-advocacy
• Ability to document services clearly and accurately