Position : Direct Support Professional - Part time Location : Silver Lake New Brighton, MN Job Id : 7147 # of Openings : 1 Meridian Services, Inc.
Where Dreams and Opportunities Align Join our team as a Direct Support Professional at our Silver Lake home in New Brighton, MN! Position Type : Part Time (Full Time available if preferred) Schedule : Mon, Tues, Thurs 5p-9p, e / o weekend 5p-9p Wage : $18 / hour Company Perks : *Paid Training *401 K plan *Childcare at Corporate office for Employees at reasonable tuition rates *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
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will support people working on their personal goals, provide assistance with daily activities such as : meal preparation, community outings, personal hygiene, shopping, and cleaning, attend medical appointments, and provide medication administration as well.
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.
- 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 men 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 Silver Lake 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 persons with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities
- Prefer experience working with verbal and / or physical 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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