Job Title: In-Home Services Direct Support Professional

Location: Areas across Central MN (including but not limited to: Buffalo, Maple Lake, Elk River, Big Lake, Anoka, Andover, Champlin, Maple Grove, Fridley, Blaine, Spring Lake Park, Plymouth)

Schedule: Variety of Part-Time and Full-Time schedules available on weekdays and weekends.

Wage: $18 an hour

Job Summary:

As an In-Home Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will assist individuals in their personal residence or family home in working toward their personal goals. DSP staff support individuals with tasks such as meal preparation, community outings, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, attending appointments, and taking medication. Staff should feel comfortable providing personal care, medical supports, and other daily supports to those they assist.

Essential Job Duties:

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 individuals 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Staff must be at least 18 years of age to support Adult Programs
• Staff must be 21 years of age or older to support Youth Programs
• Proficient in spoken and written English language
• Have a vehicle to use for work related purposes with current car insurance
• Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy
• Successful clearance of a Department of Human Services (DHS) Background Study

Preferred Qualification:

• Comfortable providing personal cares (including but not limited to: bathroom supports, bathing/showering, medication administration)