Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Meridian Services; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Job summary

Meridian Services in Cottage Grove, MN is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help individuals achieve personal goals. DSP staff assist with meal preparation, community outings, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, appointments, and taking medication, and respond to interfering behaviors.

Responsibilities include working on outcomes, providing personal cares, teaching life skills, supervising transportation, and supporting daily living tasks in home and community settings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old for Adult Programs and 21 for Youth Programs.
• Proficient in spoken and written English language.
• Have a vehicle for work with current car insurance and valid driving record.

Responsibilities

• Work on tailored outcomes with individuals in the home and community.
• Provide personal cares, meal preparation, shopping, and medication administration.
• Supervise transportation and may use a company vehicle or own vehicle.
• Respond to interfering behaviors and support daily living skills.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Job Title

Direct Support Professional

Location

Cottage Grove, MN (multiple schedules available across various locations)

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00am -4:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm, Every Other Weekend 7:00am - 2:00pm

Wage

$21.00 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)