Direct Support Professional - Coverage Specialist

Meridian Services, Inc; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

401K plan with employer matching

Company-Provided Life and Short Term Disability Insurance

Supplemental Insurance and Pet Insurance

Employee of the month recognition

Job summary

Meridian Services, Inc in Golden Valley, MN, is hiring a Direct Support Professional Specialist to provide person-centered care to individuals with mental illness and intellectual disabilities. The role includes supporting daily activities designed to increase independence, providing personal cares, and medication administration.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and be 21 years or older. A competitive wage of $25/hour with full-time benefits is offered, including medical insurance and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• This position requires 2 years of experience with mental health diagnosis.
• Proficient in spoken and written English language.
• Comfortable providing personal cares such as medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily activities to increase independence.
• Assist with meal preparations, personal cares, and medication administration.
• Tailor services to meet individual needs and wishes.

Skills

Experience with mental health diagnosis

Experience with intellectual disabilities

Proficient in spoken and written English

Comfortable providing personal cares

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Coverage Specialist

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 3, 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 Specialist

Schedule: 35-40 hours/week. Specialists should be available Monday-Friday flex 4 days a week between 6am-10pm and every other weekend between 6am-10pm for scheduling purposes. Schedules will be completed on a weekly basis and are subject to change based on needs of programs.

Wage: $25 hourly including Full Time Benefits

Job Summary: As a Specialist, you will support our people served with daily activities that include working on outcomes designed for each person served at a variety of residential group homes. Outcomes are designed to increase independence in skills. These may include learning more about community resources, finding hobbies, working on personal cares, and meal preparations/planning or budgeting. We tailor our services to each person and their needs and wishes. Additionally, as a Specialist, the position entails medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and personal cares for persons served.

Required Experience:

• This position requires 2 years of experience with mental health diagnosis and intellectual disabilities, and experience with high behaviors including verbal and physical aggressions.

Required Qualifications:

• 21 years of age or older
• Proficient in spoken and written English language
• Comfortable providing personal cares (including but not limited to: bathroom supports, bathing/showering, medication administration)
• Successful clearance of Department of Human Services background check
• Successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Background Check and acceptable driving record per Company Policy

Preferred Experience:

• At least 2 years supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnosis
• At least 2 years w orking with individuals with verbal and physical aggressions
• Experience i mplementing Emergency Use of Manuel Restraints (applicable at select programs)

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. Qualified candidates are encouraged to Apply Today!