Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Meridian Services, Inc; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

401K with employer matching

Life and Short Term Disability

Supplemental and Pet Insurance

Growth and Management Opportunities

Employee of the month

Job summary

Meridian Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Crystal, MN. You will assist individuals with daily living activities, including meals, personal care, medication administration, and community outings, while supporting their personal goals.

Requirements include English proficiency, a valid driver’s license with insurance, a DHS background clearance, and reliable transportation. The role offers an hourly wage of $22 and company benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old for Adult Programs.
• Must be 21 years of age or older to support Youth Programs.
• Proficient in spoken and written English language.
• Must have a vehicle to use for work with current car insurance.
• Must have a valid DHS Background Study clearance.
• Comfortable providing personal cares (including bathroom supports, bathing/showering, medication administration).

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in working toward personal goals and daily living activities.
• Support with meal preparation, community outings, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, appointments, and medication administration.
• Respond to interfering behaviors as needed.
• Work on tailored outcomes with each person and participate actively in community activities.
• Provide supervision and transportation in the community; a company vehicle may be available or use of own vehicle is possible.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver’s license

Vehicle for work

Wi‑Fi enabled device

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: Crystal, MN (multiple schedules available across various locations)

Wage: $22 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.

• 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)

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.