What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Part Time position at Meridian Services, Zenith Services & Orion...?
- Paid Training
- 401 K plan with employer matching after 1 year (employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible)
- Childcare at Corporate office for Employees
- Growth Opportunities
- Employee of the month recognition and gift card
MERIDIAN SERVICES provides person centered services to people with intellectual disabilities in a variety of settings, including Residential (group home services), In Home Services/ semi-independent living assistance, vocational services, case management and other supportive programs. Meridian Services was established in 1980 working with SILS persons. Today, we have 30 group homes, 220 In Home/SILS persons, and 120 Case Managers with our company in Minnesota. Our mission is to provide services of the finest quality, so that those we serve will be able to realize their dreams.
Overall Summary
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will support people working on their personal goals, provide assistance with daily activities such as: meal preparation, community outings, personal hygiene, shopping, and cleaning, attend medical appointments, and provide medication administration as well.
- 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 and medical needs as needed per person served.
- Provide guidance and instructional teaching to persons while building life skills.
- Provide cleaning, cooking and medication administration to the persons 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.
- Work on behavioral management plans
- To be at least 21 years of age per DHS Licensing for staff working in a child foster care site
- Have a vehicle with current car insurance
- Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy.
- Successful clearance from a DHS background Study
- Ability to assist with personal cares
- Proficiency in spoken and written English communication
- Experience working with challenging behaviors such as physical and verbal behaviors and with Autism is required.
Salary : $19
