Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Meridian Services; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweeping Corporation of America is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Coon Rapids, MN. The role supports individuals with daily tasks, personal care, medication administration, and community activities. A vehicle and English proficiency are required.

Responsibilities include implementing outcomes, teaching life skills, and ensuring safety during transportation and daily routines. The position may involve using a company vehicle or personal vehicle as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Must have a vehicle with current car insurance for work-related use.
• Must have a clean driving record as per policy.
• Must have a Wi-Fi-enabled device for work purposes.
• Successful DHS Background Study clearance required.
• Comfortable providing personal cares including medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with tailored outcomes in home, including budgeting, behavior management, meal planning, and life skills.
• Be an active participant with individuals served in the community.
• Assist with personal cares as needed.
• Provide guidance and instruction to build life skills.
• Provide cleaning, cooking, and medication administration.
• Provide supervision and transportation in the community; may use company vehicle or own vehicle.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Background check clearance

Job description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Location: Coon Rapids, MN (multiple schedules available across various locations)

Schedule: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Friday, and Every Other Weekend 8am to 4pm

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)