Direct Support Professional - Part Time

Sweeping Corporation of America; New Brighton (MN); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Services Incorporated is seeking a Direct Support Professional in New Brighton, MN to assist individuals with daily living tasks, personal care, and community activities. This role emphasizes safety, empathy, and responsive care across schedules.

Wages are competitive with company benefits and a focus on teamwork. The DSP will help individuals work toward personal goals, manage medications, attend appointments, and participate in community outings with supporting supervision and

Qualifications

• At least 1 year supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnoses.
• At least 1 year working with individuals with verbal and physical aggressions.
• Experience with Emergency Use of Manual Restraints (where applicable).

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.
• Provide guidance and teaching to build life skills.
• Provide cleaning, cooking and medication administration.
• Provide supervision and transportation in the community.

Skills

Autism support

Disability support

Behavior management

Emergency restraints

Job description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

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

Schedule: Mon 5p-9p, Tues 2p-10p, Wed 2p-9p and E/O Weekend 12p-9p

Wage: $19.00 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)