Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Meridian Services; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

401K plan with employer matching after

Life and Short Term Disability

Supplemental Insurance

Growth and Management Opportunities

Employee of the month recognition and₹

Job summary

Meridian Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional for our Crisis program in Golden Valley, MN. You will assist individuals with daily living tasks, transport, community activities, and medication support while maintaining safety and dignity.

Role requires responding to challenging behaviors and providing compassionate care. Cross-training in additional programs ensures versatile coverage across locations.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older to support Youth and Crisis Programs.
• Proficient in spoken and written English language.
• Have a vehicle to use for work with current car insurance.
• Have a driving record acceptable to Meridian Services policy.
• Wi‑Fi‑enabled device for work purposes.
• Successful DHS Background Study clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with self-care, community outings, homework, shopping, cleaning, appointments, and medications.
• Provide personal care and medical supports as needed.
• Respond to interfering behaviors in crisis settings and support safety.
• Cross-train in 1–2 other programs for training purposes.

Skills

Verbal and written English

Reliable transportation

Technology literacy

Job description

Meridian Services offers person-centered supports and cares to individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and physical disabilities across a diverse range of settings. These include Residential Services, In-Home Services, and Case Management Services. Today, we have 30 group homes, 150 In-Home person served, and over 100 Case Managers across the state of Minnesota. Our mission is to provide services of the finest quality so that those we serve will be able to achieve their goals!

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

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

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 2pm-10pm,Every Other Weekend 2pm-10pm

Wage: $24.00 per hour on weekdays; $28.00 per hour on weekends (including company benefits)

Job Summary:

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in our Crisis program, staff must be comfortable responding to interfering behaviors and implementing physical intervention techniques daily. In addition to responding to interfering behaviors daily, staff will also assist individuals in working toward their personal goals.DSP staff support our persons served with tasks such as self care , community outings, homework, shopping, cleaning, attending appointments, and taking medication. Staff should feel comfortable providing personal care, medical supports, and other daily personal cares and supports to those they assist.Please note, a ll staff will be cross trained at 1-2 other programs for training purposes.

Required Experience:

• At least 2 years working with interfering behaviors including verbal and physical aggressions.
• At least 2 years implementing physical interventions including Emergency Use of Manual Restraints (when permitted and required).
• At least 2 years supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnosis.
• At least 2 years providing personal cares (including but not limited to: bathroom supports, bathing/showering, medication administration, etc.)

Required Qualifications:

• Staff must be 21 years of age or older to support Youth and Crisis 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 an Wi-Fi-enabled device for work related purposes
• Successful clearance of a Department of Human Services (DHS) Background Study.

Meridian Services Company Benefits and Perks Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• 401K plan with employer matching after 1 year
• Company-Provided Life and Short Team Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance and Pet Insurance offered
• Growth and Management Opportunities!
• Employee of the month recognition and gift card

Meridian Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.