Direct Support Specialist - Growth & Benefits

Sweeping Corporation of America; Blaine (MN); Hybrid; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

401K plan with employer matching

Employee of the month recognition

Job summary

Meridian Services, Inc is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Blaine, MN to assist individuals in achieving personal goals through daily support. Responsibilities include meal preparation, personal care, and guiding individuals in building life skills.

The ideal candidate should have experience working with individuals with autism and disabilities, possess a valid driver's license, and be proficient in English. Benefits include paid training and a 401K plan. Apply now!

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 medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in working toward their personal goals.
• Work on tailored outcomes with each person in the home.
• Provide guidance and instructional teaching to persons while building life skills.

Skills

Supporting individuals with autism

Behavioral management

Coping skills

Job description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

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

Schedule: Every Other Weekend 2p-10p

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)