Direct Support Professional - Part Time

Meridian Services; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits included

Job summary

Meridian Services in Golden Valley, MN is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help individuals work toward personal goals. You will assist with daily living tasks, meal prep, transportation, medication administration, and community outings, while maintaining safety and dignity.

The role requires ongoing engagement, patient communication, and providing personal care as needed. You may use a company vehicle or your own, and schedules vary across locations to fit staff and client needs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ for adult programs; 21+ for youth programs.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Have a vehicle with current car insurance.
• Have a valid driving record as per Meridian policy.
• Successful DHS Background Study clearance.
• Comfortable providing personal cares including medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Work on tailored outcomes with each person in the home.
• Be an active participant with individuals served in the community.
• Assist with personal cares as needed per person served.
• Provide guidance and instruction to build life skills.
• Provide cleaning, cooking and medication administration.
• Supervise and transport to activities; company vehicle may be available.

Skills

English proficiency

Person-centered care

Tools

Personal vehicle

Wi-Fi device

Job description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

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

Schedule: Wednesday: 3:00pm - 8:30pm, Thursday: 4:30pm - 10pm, Friday: 6:30am - 3:00pm and Every Other Weekend 3:00pm-9:00pm (Weekend A)

Wage: $20.50 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)