Position : Direct Support Professional - Part Time Location : Riverside Anoka, MN Job Id : 7057 # of Openings : 1 Meridian Services, Inc.
Where Dreams and Opportunities Align! Title : Direct Support Professional Position Type : Part time (full time options available if preferred) Location : Anoka, MN Schedule : E / O weekend 7a-3p weekend B Wage : $17.50 per hour Company Perks :
- Family Owned
- 401 K plan
- Childcare at Corporate office for Employees at reasonable tuition rates
- Growth Opportunities
- Paid Training
- 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 caring and experienced direct support professional to work with individuals’ intellectual disabilities, autism, and some mental health diagnosis in their home in Anoka, MN.
The program provides teaching and skills building services and supervision 24 / 7 to four men. The men enjoy getting out and about to enjoy their local community by walking, biking, and attending community events.
As a direct support professional, you will be a part of helping people work on outcomes / goals to gain independence and lifelong skills.
Our ideal candidate must have experience working with autism or mental health, experience with positive behavioral management programming and experience with physical and verbal aggressions. 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 21 years of age for the Riverside SLS program per DHS Licensing for the Riverside 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 autism or mental health diagnosis
- Experience with physical and verbal aggressions and use of manual restraints
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. Candidates are encouraged
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