Direct Support Professional Specialist - Part Time

Meridian Services • Golden Valley, MN

1d • Onsite

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 Manual Restraints (applicable at select programs).

Responsibilities

• Support people served with daily activities.
• Work on outcomes designed for each person served at a variety of residential group homes to increase independence in skills.
• Assist with community resources, hobbies, personal cares, meal preparations/planning, and budgeting.
• Administer medication.
• Perform cooking and cleaning duties.
• Provide personal cares for persons served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed