In-Home Direct Support Professional

Sweeping Corporation of America; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweeping Corporation of America is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals across northern Minnesota with daily living tasks, meals, personal care, and community activities. This role provides compassionate support and helps individuals work toward personal goals in home and community settings.

Responsibilities include meal preparation, medication assistance, transportation, and teaching life skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 to support Adult Programs.
• Must be 21 to support Youth Programs.
• Valid driver’s license and current car insurance required.
• Wi‑Fi enabled device required for work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meals, hygiene, shopping, and community outings.
• Support individuals in daily living tasks and goal attainment.
• Provide supervision and transportation in the community.
• Administer medications per program guidelines.
• Respond to challenging behaviors and provide safe supports.

Skills

English proficiency

Tools

Vehicle for work

Job description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Location: Cities Across Northern Minnesota (including but not limited to: Browerville, Staples, Verndale, Eagle Bend, Long Prairie, Little Sauk, Burtrum, Wadena, Aldrich, Alexandria, Osakis, and Nelson)

Schedule: Variety of Part-Time and Full-Time schedules available on weekdays and weekends.

Wage: $16.50 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.

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

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)