Meridian Services offers person-centered supports and cares to individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and physical disabilities across a diverse range of settings. These include Residential Services, In-Home Services, and Case Management Services. Today, we have 30 group homes, 150 In-Home person served, and over 100 Case Managers across the state of Minnesota. Our mission is to provide services of the finest quality so that those we serve will be able to achieve their goals.

Job Title: In-Home Services Direct Support Professional

Location: Areas across Twin Cities area, Minneapolis and Saint Paul

Schedule: Monday-Friday 20 hrs week (Flexible)

Wage: $18.00 per hour including company benefits

Job Summary:

As an In-Home Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will assist individuals in their personal residence or family home 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.

Essential Job Duties:

Work on tailored outcomes with each person served. 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 when out in the community
Assist with personal cares as needed per person served
Provide guidance and instructional teaching to persons served while building life skills
Provide cleaning, cooking, and medication administration depending on the needs of each person served
Provide supervision and transportation in the community for activities and appointments.

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

Preferred Qualification:

Comfortable providing personal cares (including but not limited to: bathroom supports, bathing/showering, medication administration

Meridian Services Company Benefits and Perks Include:

Paid Training
MN Earned Sick and Safe Time
401K plan with employer matching after 1 year
Select benefits available for eligible Part-Time employees
Employee of the month recognition and gift card
Growth and Management Opportunities!

Meridian Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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