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Meridian Services, Inc.
Where Dreams and Opportunities Align!
Join our team as a Lead Direct Support Professional at our Basset Creek group home in Golden Valley, MN!
Location: Golden Valley, MN
Wage: $20.00 per hour including Full-Time benefits
Schedule: 7 days on 7 days off with availability between 6 am to 10 pm during these days (the schedule will be made a week in advance). During the 7 day period you will also need to be on call for the program. While this position has a primary program, this position will also be cross trained at 5-6 other programs.
Duties: The lead will be responsible for at least 20 hours direct care but should be prepared to potentially do 40. They will need to do all medical appointments, training of new staff, emergency client issues, and on call coverage for a team of 6 houses to be determined
Company Benefits and Perks:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Volunteer Time
- 401K plan with employer matching after 1 year
- Supplemental Insurance and Pet Insurance offered
- Childcare at Corporate Office for Employees
- Pet-Friendly Corporate Offices
- Fun events including: Annual Company Picnic, Wednesday Snack Days at Corporate Office, Annual Summer Bags Tournament, and more!
- MERSC Discounts at MN Events and Businesses
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
This position will be supporting four young adults in our Aspen Park home in Coon Rapids. At Aspen Park, the young men are very active. They enjoy walks, going to the park, swimming, bowling and overall any fun activities in the community. In the position, staff will focus on routines, transition times and sensory diets as well as supporting the men in all aspects of daily living.
As a Direct Support Professional 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 independent 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 Direct Support Professional, the position entails medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and personal cares (baths and helping change briefs) for persons served.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Assist with paperwork and attending doctor appointments
- 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 people 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
Requirements
- To be at least 18 years of age for the program
- 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 complete personal cares
- Experience working with intellectual disabilities
- Experience working with person centered programming
- Experience with verbal aggressions.
Meridian Services is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply at www.meridiansvs.com /careers.
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