Direct Support Specialist: Empower Lives & Skills

Sweeping Corporation of America; Anoka (MN); Hybrid; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

401K plan with employer matching after 1 year

Employee of the month recognition and gift card

Job summary

Meridian Services, Inc in Anoka, MN is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals in achieving their personal goals. This role involves supporting individuals with tasks such as meal preparation, community outings, personal hygiene, and medication management.

The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience with individuals who have intellectual disabilities or mental health diagnoses, and be comfortable providing personal care. Enjoy benefits such as paid training and a 401K plan with employer matching!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with meal preparation, community outings, and personal hygiene.
• Work on tailored outcomes with each individual served.
• Provide guidance and instructional teaching to individuals while building life skills.

Skills

Support individuals with autism

Implementing Emergency Use of Manual Restraints

Providing personal care

Job description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Location: Coon Rapids, MN (multiple schedules available across various locations)

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am-10am, and Every Other Weekend 8a-4p

Wage:$20 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)