Direct Support Professional - Part Time

Meridian Services; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Services in Blaine, MN is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help individuals reach personal goals and daily living skills. You will assist with meals, personal care, medication administration, shopping, appointments, and community outings.

Requirements include fluent English, access to a vehicle with current insurance, a Wi‑Fi device, and successful DHS background clearance. Evenings and weekend shifts are available; a company vehicle may be provided or you may use your own

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ to support Adult Programs; 21+ for Youth Programs.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Have a vehicle to use for work with current car insurance.
• Have a Wi‑Fi-enabled device for work purposes.
• Successful clearance of a DHS Background Study.
• Acceptable driving record as per Meridian Services policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in working toward personal goals and daily living skills.
• Help with meals, transportation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, appointments, and medications.
• Provide personal care and medical supports as needed; respond to interfering behaviors.
• Supervise and transport in the community; company vehicle available or use of personal vehicle.

Skills

English proficiency

Reliable transportation

Wifi-enabled device

Job description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

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

Schedule: Thursday 4:00pm-10:00pm, Friday 3:00pm-10:00pm & E/O Weekend Saturday 2:00pm-10:00pm Sunday 2:00pm-10:00pm

Wage: $18.50 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)