Direct Support Professional, No Weekends

Merrick Inc.; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

403B retirement match

PTO 10 hours per month

Life insurance for employees & depend-

Set schedule Mon-Fri

Job summary

Merrick Inc. invites DSPs to support clients in achieving personal and employment goals, providing training, documentation, and daily engagement in work and community activities. The role involves safe client transfers and assisting with transportation and personal care as needed.

We value diversity and inclusion, require a high school diploma, and may ask for a background check and drug screening. Flexible, Monday–Friday options supported by a set schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• No prior experience is required for DSP roles.
• Reliable transportation to work and between sites.
• Ability to use electronic devices, including databases and internet-based applications.
• Maintaining a DOT medical examiner certificate is preferred.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Commitment to a safe, hazard-free work environment and background check as part of hire.

Responsibilities

• Encourage clients to reach personal and employment goals, including work participation.
• Train, coach, and monitor clients on work-related contracts.
• Complete paperwork and reports for clients' work activities.
• Engage daily with clients during work and community activities.
• Assist in transferring clients using body mechanics and assistive equipment.
• Help meet transportation needs and safely load/unload clients.
• Assist with personal care tasks as needed.

Skills

Electronic devices

Databases

Internet-based applications

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Databases

Internet tools

Job description

DSP Hiring Offers:

• Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm set schedule.
  
• 6 different health insurance options through Medica.
• 3% 403B retirement match.
• 10 hours of accrued PTO per month.
• Free life insurance for employees & dependents.
• A great work environment & clients to work with!

Employment Services DSP Responsibilities:

• Encourage clients to reach their personal and employment goals, including encouraging clients to work.
• Train, coach, and monitor clients to perform work-related contracts.
• Complete the necessary paperwork, documentation, and reports for clients' work.
• Be engaged throughout the day with clients in work and non-work-related activities or community outings.
• Transfer clients using appropriate body mechanics and assistive equipment such as wheelchairs, Posey belt, walkers, standers, etc.
• Assist in meeting the transportation needs of clients, including assisting in loading and unloading clients in a safe and reliable manner.
• Assist clients in personal care, such as toileting, feeding, and preparing meals, as needed.

Life Enrichment DSP Responsibilities:

• Encourage clients to engage in day activities, outings, and community inclusion.
• Be engaged throughout the day with clients in activities or community outings.
• Assist clients in personal care such as toileting, changing briefs, occasionally bathing, feeding, and preparing meals as needed.
• Transfer clients using appropriate body mechanics and assistive equipment.
• Assist in meeting the transportation needs of clients including, assisting in loading, and unloading of clients in a safe and reliable manner.
• Complete required documentation for assigned clients.

DSP Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• No experience required!
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to use electronic devices, including databases and internet-based applications.
• Maintaining a current DOT medical examiner certificate and medical waiver is preferred.
• Ongoing commitment to strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace.
• Commitment to promoting a safe and hazard-free work environment.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol test following a conditional job offer.

Our Commitment to DEI:

We are dedicated to building a diverse team of employees who have a ongoing commitment to strengthening diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.