Lead Direct Support Professional

1 week ago

Maple Lake, United States Meridian Services, Zenith Services & Orion Associates Full time
Meridian Services, Inc.
Where Dreams and Opportunities Align

Join our team as a Lead Direct Support Professional at our Maple Lake Residential Program in Maple Lake, MN.

Location: Maple Lake, MN

Wage: $21.00 an hour

Schedule: 7 days on 7 days off with availability between 6 am to 10 pm during these days (the schedule will be made a week in advance). During the 7 day period you will also need to be on call for the program. While this position has a primary program, this position will also be cross trained at 5-6 other programs.

Duties: The lead will be responsible for at least 20 hours direct care but should be prepared to potentially do 40. They will need to do all medical appointments, training of new staff, emergency client issues, and on call coverage for a team of 6 houses to be determined

Company Perks:
*Medical and Dental Coverage
*Supplemental Insurance offered through Colonial Life
*Paid Time Off
*Vision insurance
* Pet insurance
*401K plan
*Childcare at Corporate for Employees at a reasonable tuition rate
*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
We’re looking for a caring and experienced direct support professional to work with individuals who have intellectual disabilities, medical needs and mental health diagnosis that may work at a variety of group homes in the Twin Cities.

As a lead direct support professional, you will be a part of helping people work on outcomes/goals to gain independence and lifelong skills. This position will be a mix of working direct support and administrative tasks each week. The lead will work on assisting the manager with appointments, paperwork and other misc. duties as assigned. Our ideal candidate must have experience working with intellectual disabilities, experience with person centered programming and experience with verbal and physical aggression.

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.
Assist with paperwork and attending doctor appointments
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 people 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
Requirements
* To be at least 18 years of age for the program
* 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
* Experience working with person centered programming
* Experience with verbal aggressions.

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.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply at www.meridiansvs.com /careers.

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