Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Meridian Services, Inc.

Where Dreams and Opportunities Align!

Title: Direct Support Professional

Position Type: Full time (part time options available if preferred)

Location: South Minneapolis, MN

Schedule: Thursdays 2pm-10:30pm, Fridays 7:30am-7pm and E/O Weekend Saturday 7:30am-10:30pm, Sunday 7:30am-10:30pm

Wage: $18.50 an hour

Company Perks

• Medical and Dental Insurance offered
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Training
• Supplemental Insurance offered through Colonial Life
• 401 K plan
• Childcare at Corporate for Employees at reasonable tuition rates
• 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 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.
• 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 men 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
• Swimming is a goal for one of our persons served. Staff do go swimming frequently with one of the men at the home.
  
  

Requirements

• To be at least 18 years of age
• Proficiency in spoken and written English communication
• 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, autism or mental health diagnosis
• Experience with physical and verbal aggressions preferred
• Experience working with non-verbal persons preferred
  
  

At Meridian Services, we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because we believe it makes our organization stronger. Meridian Services is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Candidates are encouraged to apply at https://www.meridiansvs.com/careers-openings/