What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (Float/Specialist) position at Meridian?
Meridian Services, Inc.
Where Dreams and Opportunities Align!
Join our team as a Direct Support Professional Specialist!
This position requires 2 years of experience with mental health diagnosis and intellectual disabilities, and experience with high behaviors including verbal and physical aggressions.
Position: Direct Support Professional Specialist
Location: Twin Cities Area including North Metro including Maple Lake/Buffalo area and South Metro including Cottage Grove area.
Schedule: Full Time 35-40 hours/week. Specialists should be available Monday-Friday flex 4 days a week between 6am-10pm and every other weekend between 6am-10pm for scheduling purposes. Schedules will be completed on a weekly basis and are subject to change based on needs of programs.
Wage: $25.00 per hour including full-time benefits
Company Perks
Our mission is to provide services of the finest quality, so that those we serve will be able to realize their dreams. To achieve our mission, we are dedicated to valuing creativity, seeking innovative practices, and achieving expertise. We will conduct our operations in an ethical manner, maintain excellent standards, and strive always to do our best. Above all, we will uphold a tradition of service and caring for others.
Job Summary
As a Specialist, you will need to be comfortable with driving to various locations throughout the Twin Cities area, including Maple Lake and Cottage Grove, MN. Specialists are cross-trained at 29 different group homes and must be able to work with a wide variety of persons with intellectual disabilities, autism, medical needs, assist with personal cares (i.e. showering/bathing/changes), and mental health diagnosis.
As a Specialist, 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 independence 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 Specialist, the position entails medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and personal cares for persons served.
Requirements
Meridian Services is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply at www.meridiansvs.com /careers.
Where Dreams and Opportunities Align!
Join our team as a Direct Support Professional Specialist!
This position requires 2 years of experience with mental health diagnosis and intellectual disabilities, and experience with high behaviors including verbal and physical aggressions.
Position: Direct Support Professional Specialist
Location: Twin Cities Area including North Metro including Maple Lake/Buffalo area and South Metro including Cottage Grove area.
Schedule: Full Time 35-40 hours/week. Specialists should be available Monday-Friday flex 4 days a week between 6am-10pm and every other weekend between 6am-10pm for scheduling purposes. Schedules will be completed on a weekly basis and are subject to change based on needs of programs.
Wage: $25.00 per hour including full-time benefits
Company Perks
- Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance offered
- Pet insurance offered
- Paid Time Off
- Supplemental Insurance offered through Colonial Life
- 401 K plan (employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible)
- Growth Opportunities
- Employee of the month recognition and gift card
Our mission is to provide services of the finest quality, so that those we serve will be able to realize their dreams. To achieve our mission, we are dedicated to valuing creativity, seeking innovative practices, and achieving expertise. We will conduct our operations in an ethical manner, maintain excellent standards, and strive always to do our best. Above all, we will uphold a tradition of service and caring for others.
Job Summary
As a Specialist, you will need to be comfortable with driving to various locations throughout the Twin Cities area, including Maple Lake and Cottage Grove, MN. Specialists are cross-trained at 29 different group homes and must be able to work with a wide variety of persons with intellectual disabilities, autism, medical needs, assist with personal cares (i.e. showering/bathing/changes), and mental health diagnosis.
As a Specialist, 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 independence 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 Specialist, the position entails medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and personal cares for persons served.
Requirements
- To be at least 18 21 years of age due to DHS Child Foster Care Licensing.
- Have a vehicle with current car insurance
- Proficiency in spoken and written English communication
- Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy.
- Successful clearance from a DHS background Study
- Experience working with challenging behaviors, autism, and/or mental health is preferred
- Ability to work with persons on personal cares
Meridian Services is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply at www.meridiansvs.com /careers.
Salary : $25
