Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Meridian Services • Plymouth, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will assist individuals in working toward their personal goals. DSP staff support individuals with 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, and responding to interfering behaviors.

The role works on tailored outcomes with each person in the home, which may include budgeting, behavioral management, community exploration, meal planning, organizational skills, coping skills, and physical fitness. DSPs actively participate with individuals while working on outcomes and in the community, provide personal care and instructional teaching to build life skills, and provide cleaning, cooking, and medication administration. The position also involves supervising and transporting individuals in the community for activities and appointments. A company vehicle is typically available, though use of a personal vehicle may sometimes be required.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age to support Adult Programs.
• Be at least 21 years of age to support Youth Programs.
• Be proficient in spoken and written English.
• Have a vehicle for work-related purposes with current car insurance.
• Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy.
• Have a Wi-Fi-enabled device for work-related purposes.
• Successfully clear a Department of Human Services (DHS) Background Study.
• Be comfortable providing personal care, including bathroom supports, bathing or showering, and medication administration.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or a mental health diagnosis.
• At least 1 year working with individuals with verbal and physical aggressions.
• At least 1 year implementing Emergency Use of Manual Restraints (applicable at select programs).

Responsibilities

• Work on tailored outcomes with each person in the home, such as budgeting, behavioral management, community exploration, meal planning, organizational skills, coping skills, and physical fitness.
• Actively participate with individuals served while working on outcomes and during community activities.
• Assist with personal care as needed.
• Provide guidance and instructional teaching to build life skills.
• Provide cleaning, cooking, and medication administration to individuals living at the home.
• Provide supervision and transportation in the community for activities and appointments.
• Use a company vehicle when available; use a personal vehicle when required.

What This Job Offers

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