Direct Support Professional - Full Time
Meridian Services
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- Pay
- $23
- an hour
- Location
- Plymouth, MN
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time, Temporary
- Posted
- Oct 13
- 6 days ago
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About the company
Meridian Services
Individual & family services · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Support individuals with personal goals and daily needs, including personal care, medication, meal preparation, and life skills.
- Provide supervision and transportation for community activities and appointments.
What you need
- Applicants must meet the age requirement for the program, be proficient in spoken and written English, pass a DHS Background Study, have an acceptable driving record, and be comfortable providing personal care.
- Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or aggression is preferred.
Key skills
supporting individuals with autismintellectual disabilitiesmental health diagnosisverbal and physical aggressionsspoken and written Englishacceptable driving recordpersonal cares
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Job Title:
Direct Support Professional
Location:
Plymouth, MN
(multiple schedules available across various locations)
Schedule:
Tues-1p-8p Wed-1p-9p Th-2p-10p Fri-1p-8p e/o weekend 4p-9pm
Wage:
$23 hourly including company benefits
Job Summary:
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will assist individuals 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. Staff should feel comfortable responding to interfering behaviors.
Essential Job Duties:
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 individuals 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.
Preferred Experience:
At least 1 year supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnosis
At least 1 year working with individuals with verbal and physical aggressions
At least 1 year implementing Emergency Use of Manual Restraints (applicable at select programs)
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
Comfortable providing personal cares (including but not limited to: bathroom supports, bathing/showering, medication administration)