Direct Support Professional - Part Time

Meridian Services Incorporated; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Sick Time (MN)

401K Matching

Part-Time Benefits

Employee Recognition

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Meridian Services Incorporated in Brooklyn Center, MN is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help individuals achieve personal goals through daily living tasks, community outings, meals, and personal care. You may support medication administration and respond to challenging behaviors with empathy and consistency.

We offer part-time schedules including weekdays and occasional weekend shifts, with a wage of $18.50 per hour and company benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old to support Adult Programs.
• Must be 21 years or older to support Youth Programs.
• Must have a vehicle to use for work with current car insurance.
• Must have a WiFi-enabled device for work purposes.
• Successful DHS Background Study clearance.
• Comfortable providing personal cares (including but not limited to bathroom supports, bathing/showering, medication administration).

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with meals, community outings, personal care, shopping, and medication administration.
• Provide guidance and instructional teaching to build life skills.
• Support with cleaning, cooking, and medication administration.
• Provide supervision and transportation in the community, using company vehicle or personal vehicle when needed.
• Respond to interfering behaviors as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Vehicle ownership

Clean driving record

WiFi device

Job description

Posted Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

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

Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:15am - 2pm & E/O Weekend Saturday and Sunday 2pm - 10pm

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.

• 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 WiFi-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:

• Paid Training
• MN Earned Sick and Safe Time
• 401K plan with employer matching after 1 year
• Select benefits available for eligible Part-Time employees
• Employee of the month recognition and gift card
• Growth and Management Opportunities!

Meridian Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.