Coverage Specialist

Meridian Services • Golden Valley, MN

2d

About The Position

As a Specialist, you will support our people served with daily activities that include working on outcomes designed for each person served at a variety of residential group homes. Outcomes are designed to increase independence in skills. These may include learning more about community resources, finding hobbies, working on personal cares, and meal preparations/planning or budgeting. We tailor our services to each person and their needs and wishes. Additionally, as a Specialist, the position entails medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and personal cares for persons served.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience with mental health diagnosis and intellectual disabilities
• Experience with high behaviors including verbal and physical aggressions
• 21 years of age or older
• Proficient in spoken and written English language
• Comfortable providing personal cares (including but not limited to: bathroom supports, bathing/showering, medication administration)
• Successful clearance of Department of Human Services background check
• Successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Background Check and acceptable driving record per Company Policy

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnosis
• At least 2 years working with individuals with verbal and physical aggressions
• Experience implementing Emergency Use of Manuel Restraints (applicable at select programs)

Responsibilities

• Support our people served with daily activities
• Working on outcomes designed for each person served at a variety of residential group homes
• Medication administration
• Cooking
• Cleaning
• Personal cares for persons served

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed