Direct Support Professional - Part Time

Meridian Services, Inc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 24,108 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

MN Earned Sick and Safe Time

401K plan with employer matching

Employee of the month recognition

Growth and Management Opportunities

Job summary

Meridian Services, Inc is hiring a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals in achieving their personal goals in Northern Minnesota. The role involves providing support with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and medication administration.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience supporting individuals with autism or intellectual disabilities and must be comfortable providing personal care. The position offers wages of $17.50 per hour with full-time or part-time benefits depending on the schedule.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnosis.
• Comfortable providing personal cares including bathing, medication administration.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in working toward their personal goals.
• Support individuals with meal preparation, community outings, and personal hygiene.
• Provide guidance while building life skills and support with daily activities.

Skills

Support for individuals with autism

Personal care provision

Meal preparation

Transportation assistance

Behavioral management

Job description

Posted Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Meridian Services offers person-centered supports and cares to individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and physical disabilities across a diverse range of settings. These include Residential Services, In-Home Services, and Case Management Services. Today, we have 30 group homes, 150 In-Home person served, and over 100 Case Managers across the state of Minnesota. Our mission is to provide services of the finest quality so that those we serve will be able to achieve their goals.

Job Title

Direct Support Professional

Location

Cities Across Northern Minnesota (including but not limited to: Long Prairie, Alexandria, Burtrum, Little Falls, Browerville, Staples)

Schedule

Tuesay 5:30a-9a, Every Other Weekend Saturday and Sunday 9a-3p

Wage

$17.50 per hour (including Full-Time or Part-Time benefits based on schedule)

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

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)

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.