Direct Support Professional - In Home Services
Full Time
Staples, MN 56479
$15.50 an hour
Posted
Job description
Meridian Services, Inc.
Where Dreams and Opportunities Align
Join our team as a Direct Support Professional in our Individualized Home Supports Program- Staples, MN
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.
Company Perks:
- Family Owned
- Paid Training
- 401 K plan
- Growth Opportunities
- Paid Mileage and meals/activities reimbursed (certain restrictions and guidelines apply) while working with persons served.
- Employee of the month recognition and gift card
Schedule: every other weekend 6-12 hour shifts
Wage: $15.50/hour
Overall Summary
We’re looking for caring and experienced direct support professional to work with an individual who lives in the community (In Home Program) within their own home/family home. The individuals we work with have intellectual disabilities, autism and/or mental health diagnosis. In the In-Home Program, staff teaches skills to persons served. 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, mental health or intellectual disabilities. Typically, the outcomes are worked on either at home, in the community or a combination of both.
Responsibilities
- Work on tailored outcomes with each person. 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 supervision and transportation in the community on activities and appointments.
Requirements
- To be at least 18 years of age
- 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, autism or mental health diagnosis
Meridian Services hires 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 to apply at meridiansvs.com/openings- Direct Support Professional or may call 320-732-2070 for a paper application.
abouteureka.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, abouteureka.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, abouteureka.com is the ideal place to find your next job.