Direct Support Professional - Part Time
Meridian Services
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- Pay
- $24 to $28
- an hour
- Location
- Brooklyn Park, MN
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Contractor, Temporary
- Posted
- Oct 27
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Meridian Services
Individual & family services · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Respond to interfering behaviors including verbal and physical aggressions
- Implement physical intervention techniques including Emergency Use of Manuel Restraints
- Work on tailored outcomes with each person in the home
- 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
What you need
- At least 2 years working with interfering behaviors including verbal and physical aggressions
- At least 2 years implementing physical interventions including Emergency Use of Manual Restraints
- At least 2 years supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnosis
- At least 2 years providing personal cares
- Staff must be 21 years of age or older to support Youth and Crisis Programs
- Proficient in spoken and written English language
- Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy
- Successful clearance of a Department of Human Services (DHS) Background Study
Key skills
Physical intervention techniquesSpoken and written EnglishMedication administrationPersonal caresAcceptable driving record
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Job Title:
Direct Support Professional
Location:
Brooklyn Park, MN
(multiple schedules available across various locations)
Schedule:
Every Other Weekend 7a-2p
Wage:
$24 per hour on weekdays;
$28 per hour on weekends
(including company benefits)
Job Summary:
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in our Crisis program, staff must be comfortable responding to interfering behaviors and implementing physical intervention techniques
daily.
In addition to responding to interfering behaviors daily, staff will also assist individuals in working toward their personal goals. DSP staff support our persons served with tasks such as
self care
, community outings, homework, shopping, cleaning, attending appointments, and taking medication. Staff should feel comfortable providing personal care, medical supports, and other daily personal cares and
supports
to those they assist. Please note, a
ll staff will be cross trained at 1-2 other programs for training purposes.
Essential Job Duties:
Respond to interfering behaviors including verbal and physical aggressions.
Implement physical intervention techniques including Emergency Use of Manuel Restraints (when permitted and required).
Work on tailored outcomes with each person in the home. Outcomes may include 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.
Required Experience:
At least 2 years working with
interfering behaviors including
verbal and physical aggressions.
At least 2 years implementing physical interventions including Emergency Use of Manual Restraints (when permitted and required).
At least 2 years supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnosis.
At least 2 years providing personal cares (including but not limited to: bathroom supports, bathing/showering, medication administration, etc.)
Required Qualifications:
Staff must be 21 years of age or older to support Youth and Crisis 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.