Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Sweeping Corporation of America; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Job summary

Sweeping Corporation of America in Golden Valley, MN is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with daily tasks and personal care in home and community settings. Shifts include evenings Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 3:00pm - 9:00pm, with every other weekend.

You will help with meals, transportation, and medication administration, and may use a company vehicle or your own. Must have English proficiency, a vehicle with current insurance, and DHS Background Study

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ for Adult Programs.
• Must be 21+ for Youth Programs.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Must have a vehicle with current car insurance.
• Clean driving record as per policy.
• Wi‑Fi enabled device for work.
• Background clearance required by DHS.
• Comfort with personal cares and medications.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with meals, outings, personal hygiene, shopping, and medications.
• Support personal cares and daily living tasks as needed.
• Respond to interfering behaviors and ensure safety.
• Provide transportation in the community using company vehicle or personal car.
• Collaborate with team to work toward individualized outcomes.

Skills

English proficiency

Vehicle with insurance

Wi‑Fi device

Background check

Job description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional.

Location: Golden Valley, MN (multiple schedules available across various locations)

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 3:00pm - 9:00pm, Every Other Weekend 7:30am - 9:00pm.

Wage:$20.50 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)