Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Sweeping Corporation of America; Cottage Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 27.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company benefits

Zusammenfassung

Meridian Services Incorporated in Cottage Grove, MN is hiring a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with daily living tasks, meals, transportation, and personal care. You will support personal goals, manage medications, and accompany clients on community activities.

The position offers 7-on/7-off schedules with multiple locations, $24/hour plus company benefits, and requires a valid driver’s license, vehicle, and DHS background clearance.

Qualifikationen

• Must be at least 18 to support Adult Programs; 21 for Youth Programs.
• Own a vehicle with current insurance for work-related travel.
• Have a valid driving record as per Meridian Services policy.
• Must have a Wi-Fi-enabled device for work.
• Successfully clear DHS Background Study.

Aufgaben

• Assist individuals with personal goals in daily activities.
• Support meal prep, community outings, and personal hygiene.
• Provide medication administration and daily supports as needed.
• Offer supervision and transport to appointments and activities.
• Respond to interfering behaviors and teach life skills.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Vehicle ownership

Valid driving record

Wi-Fi capable device

Flexibility

Tools

Mobile device

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

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

Schedule: 7 days on 7 days off Wed-Sun 7a-5p, Mon-Tues 7a-10p

Wage: $24.00 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 ProgramsProficient 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)