General Application - Direct Support Professional

Meridian Services • Golden Valley, MN

8d • $18 - $25

About The Position

We are offering full time or part time Direct Support Professional positions throughout the Twin Cities, Central MN, and Northern MN areas. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will be helping adults, children, and teenagers who live in our residential homes or at home with their families work on a variety of outcomes and goals. DSP’s provide assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, community outings, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and attending appointments and medication administration.

Requirements

• 18 years of age for employment within the In-Home Program/Adult Residential Group Homes
• 21 years of age for child foster care homes.
• Have a vehicle with current car insurance
• Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy.
• Successful clearance from a DHS background Study

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with challenging behaviors (verbal and/or physical) is preferred.
• Experience with mental health and Autism is required for some positions.
• Experience providing personal cares is required for some position.

Responsibilities

• meal preparation
• community outings
• personal hygiene
• shopping
• cleaning
• attending appointments
• medication administration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees