Direct Support Professional - Day Services, No Weekends

Merrick Inc.; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

3% 403B retirement match

PTO 10 hours per month

Free life insurance for employees &amp

Dependents

Job summary

Merrick Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work with over 400 clients in Ramsey County. The role involves assisting with daily activities, community outings, and personal care while promoting inclusion and meaningful activities.

The position offers a set Monday–Friday schedule, full benefits and a supportive work environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience helping clients with personal care.
• Reliable transportation.
• Able to use electronic devices and online applications.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Commitment to safe, hazard-free environment.
• Pass a background check and drug/alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Encourage clients to engage in day activities, outings and community inclusion.
• Engage with clients throughout the day in activities or community outings.
• Assist with personal care: toileting, changing briefs, and occasional bathing.
• Transfer clients using proper body mechanics and equipment.
• Assist in transportation needs, including loading/unloading safely.
• Complete required documentation for assigned clients.

Skills

Experience with clients

Personal care support

Electronic devices usage

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Databases / Internet apps

Job description

Looking for a unique caregiving position with a fantastic schedule? This is the job for you! Direct Support Professionals work with clients through various life enrichment, employment, and vocational rehabilitation to more than 400 clients! As a Direct Support Professional, you will work with clients through fun and engaging activities that help the client’s everyday life, such as painting, pottery, sewing, outings, and so much more! We are the most extensive day program in Ramsey County, with a 60-year history of leadership in person-centered planning, self-advocacy, meaningful work options, and continuous innovation.

DSP Hiring Offers:

• Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm set schedule.
• 6 different health insurance options through Medica.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 3% 403B retirement match.
• 10 hours of accrued PTO per month.
• Free life insurance for employees & all dependents.
• Performance-based annual wage increases.
• A great work environment & clients to work with!

DSP Responsibilities:

• Encourage clients to engage in day activities, outings, and community inclusion.
• Be engaged throughout the day with clients in activities or community outings.
• Assist clients in personal care such as toileting, changing briefs, occasionally bathing, feeding, and preparing meals as needed.
• Transfer clients using appropriate body mechanics and assistive equipment.
• Assist in meeting the transportation needs of clients including, assisting in loading, and unloading of clients in a safe and reliable manner.
• Complete required documentation for assigned clients.

DSP Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Experience working with clients who need assistance with personal care.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to use electronic devices, including databases and internet-based applications.
• Ongoing commitment to strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace.
• Commitment to promoting a safe and hazard-free work environment.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol test following a conditional job offer.

Our Commitment to DEI

We are dedicated to building a diverse team of employees who have a ongoing commitment to strengthening diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Essential Physical Functions

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this position. The employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, and communicate daily continually. The employee must also be able to stoop, bend, kneel, twist, run, reach, push, pull, regularly move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally move up to 50 pounds. This may include moving clients who are unable to support their own weight or pushing and pulling wheelchairs used by clients weighing 100-200 pounds.