Awake Overnight Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Meridian Services•Champlin, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) works in the Crisis program and supports individuals with daily personal care, medical supports, and progress toward individualized goals. The role involves responding to interfering behaviors, including verbal and physical aggression, and implementing physical intervention techniques, including Emergency Use of Manual Restraints when permitted and required. DSPs support individuals with activities such as self-care, community outings, homework, shopping, cleaning, appointments, and medication. They provide guidance and instruction to help build life skills, participate actively in tailored outcomes, and provide supervision and transportation in the community. Staff are cross-trained at one to two other programs for training purposes. A company vehicle is typically available, although staff may sometimes need to use their own vehicle.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience working with interfering behaviors, including verbal and physical aggression.
At least 2 years of experience implementing physical interventions, including Emergency Use of Manual Restraints when permitted and required.
At least 2 years of experience supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnoses.
At least 2 years of experience providing personal care, including bathroom supports, bathing or showering, and medication administration.
Be at least 21 years old to support Youth and Crisis Programs.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Have a vehicle for work-related purposes and 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.

Responsibilities

Respond to interfering behaviors, including verbal and physical aggression.
Implement physical intervention techniques, including Emergency Use of Manual Restraints when permitted and required.
Work with each person in the home on tailored outcomes, which may include 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 help individuals build life skills.
Provide cleaning, cooking, and medication administration for individuals living in the home.
Provide supervision and transportation in the community for activities and appointments.
Use a company vehicle when available and, when necessary, a personal vehicle for work-related transportation.
Complete cross-training at one to two other programs.