Direct Support Professional - Part Time

Meridian Services; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweeping Corporation of America is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Maple Grove, MN. Schedule includes Tuesday–Friday 3:00pm–9:00pm and every other weekend 4:00pm–9:00pm. Wage is $18.50 hourly with company benefits.

The DSP will assist individuals with daily living tasks, personal care, transportation, and community activities. Responsibilities include implementing personalized plans, supporting behavior management, meal prep, and medication administration.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old for Adult Programs
• Must be 21+ for Youth Programs
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Have a vehicle for work with current insurance
• Clear DHS Background Study required
• Comfortable providing personal cares including medication administration

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal goals and daily living tasks (meal prep, outings, hygiene, shopping, cleaning)
• Provide supervision and transportation in the community; use company vehicle or own vehicle as needed
• Support with personal cares and medication administration as required
• Respond to challenging behaviors as part of daily supports
• Work on tailored outcomes and life skills with individuals in home and community

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Vehicle for work

Job description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

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

Schedule: Tuesday - Friday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm, Every Other Weekend: 4:00pm - 9:00pm (Weekend A)

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)