Direct Support Professional Specialist - Part Time

Meridian Services, Inc; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part 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 in Golden Valley, MN is seeking a Direct Support Professional Specialist for a part-time position. This role involves supporting individuals with disabilities in daily activities to help increase their independence, including medication administration and personal cares.

Qualifications include 2 years of relevant experience and proficiency in English. Benefits include paid training and a 401K plan. Join us in providing top-notch services to those in need.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience supporting individuals with high behaviors.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Successful clearance of DHS background check.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities to increase independence for individuals served.
• Provide medication administration and personal cares.
• Assist in meal preparations and budgeting.

Skills

Experience with mental health diagnosis

Proficient in spoken and written English

Comfortable providing personal cares

Ability to handle high behaviors

Job description

Direct Support Professional Specialist - Part Time

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 Specialist

Schedule: Part Time Position- 16 hours/week. Specialists need to be available between 6a-10p every other weekend for scheduling purposes. Schedules are made on a weekly basis.

Job Summary: As a Specialist, you will support our people served with daily activities that include working on outcomes designed for each person served at a variety of residential group homes. Outcomes are designed to increase independence in skills. These may include learning more about community resources, finding hobbies, working on personal cares and meal preparations/planning or budgeting. We tailor our services to each person and their needs and wishes. Additionally, as a Specialist, the position entails medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and personal cares for persons served.

Required Experience:

• This position requires 2 years of experience with mental health diagnosis and intellectual disabilities, and experience with high behaviors including verbal and physical aggressions.

Required Qualifications:

• 21 years of age or older
• Proficient in spoken and written English language
• Comfortable providing personal cares (including but not limited to: bathroom supports, bathing/showering, medication administration)
• Successful clearance of Department of Human Services background check
• Successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Background Check and acceptable driving record per Company Policy

Preferred Experience:

• At least 2 years supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnosis
• At least 2 years w orking with individuals with verbal and physical aggressions
• Experience i mplementing Emergency Use of Manuel Restraints (applicable at select programs)

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.