IHS Specialist - $22/hour, Staples MN

Meridian Services • Staples, MN

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About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) assists individuals in working toward personal goals and provides daily support with activities such as meal preparation, community outings, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, appointments, and medication. The role requires comfort providing personal care and medical supports, as well as responding to interfering behaviors.

DSPs work on tailored outcomes with each person in the home, actively participate in outcome-focused activities at home and in the community, and provide guidance and instructional teaching to build life skills. Duties also include personal care, cleaning, cooking, medication administration, supervision, and transportation for community activities and appointments. A company vehicle is typically available, though the employee may sometimes need to use a personal vehicle.

The listed schedule is Monday and Thursday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., in Staples, Minnesota. The wage is $22 per hour; the posting notes that benefits may be full-time or part-time based on schedule.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old to support adult programs.
• Be at least 21 years old to support youth programs.
• Be proficient 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.
• Be comfortable providing personal care, including bathroom supports, bathing or showering, and medication administration.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Work 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.
• Actively participate with individuals served while working on outcomes at home and in the community.
• Assist with personal care as needed.
• Provide guidance and instructional teaching to build life skills.
• Provide cleaning, cooking, and medication administration for individuals living at the home.
• Provide supervision and transportation in the community for activities and appointments.
• Respond to interfering behaviors.

What This Job Offers

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