Direct Support Professional

2 months ago


Long Prairie, United States Meridian Services Full time
Position: Direct Support Professional - Float/Specialist Location: Long Prairie, MN Job Id: 7043 # of Openings: 1 Meridian Services, Inc. Where Dreams and Opportunities Align Join our team as a Lead Direct Support Professional at our In-Home and Long Prairie program.  Location: Northern MN Long prairie, Alexandria, Bertrum, Little Falls, Sauk Rapids, Pierz, Browerville, Cushing, Little Sauk Wage: $20.00 an hour Schedule:  4 days a week, M-F between the hours of 5:30 AM-10p and every other weekend 6:00am-10p with the possibility of overnight shifts 2-4 times a month. The schedule will be made one week in advance and will vary week to week based on program needs. There will also be a potential for awake overnights. This position will primarily provide in home services to multiple persons served and will be cross trained at 1 other residential program based as well. Duties:  This position will be responsible for 40 hours direct care per week. In addition to direct care, this position will also assist training new staff, coverage during management absence, and help with emergency client situations. 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 person served home, with parents, on own or with roommate 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. Responsibilities Work on tailored outcomes with each person we support. 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 to the people living at the home Provide supervision and transportation in the community on activities using personal vehicle. Be willing to go into persons homes, in the community or the other places as the need arises. Requirements * To be at least 18 years of age for adult person served, 21 for minor person served individuals * 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 * Ability to learn working with intellectual disabilities. * Ability to learn working with person centered programming. * Ability to learn 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.

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