Lead IHS Specialist - In-Home Services

Meridian Services•Golden Valley, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The In-Home Services Lead Direct Support Professional helps people work toward individualized outcomes and goals that build independence and lifelong skills. The role includes 40 hours of direct care each week, along with assisting in training new staff, providing coverage during management absences, and helping with emergency client situations. Work may take place in the homes of people served, in the community, or elsewhere as needed across the Minneapolis/St. Paul Twin Cities Metro Area. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with availability between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. based on the needs of the people served. Occasional weekend scheduling may be possible based on program needs. The wage is $20 per hour, including full-time benefits.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Proficient in spoken and written English.
Comfortable providing personal care, including bathroom supports, bathing or showering, and medication administration.
Must successfully clear a Department of Human Services background check.
Must successfully clear a Motor Vehicle Background Check and have an acceptable driving record under Company Policy.
Must be available for 40 hours of direct care per week.
Must be available Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., based on the needs of the people served.
Must be willing to work occasional weekends based on program needs.
Must use a personal vehicle for transportation during community activities.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or a mental health diagnosis.
At least 1 year of experience working with individuals who exhibit verbal and physical aggression.
Experience implementing Emergency Use of Manual Restraints, applicable at select programs.
Experience working with intellectual disabilities, person-centered programming, and verbal and physical aggression.

Responsibilities

Work with each person served on tailored outcomes, which may include budgeting, behavioral management, community exploration, meal planning, organizational skills, coping skills, and physical fitness.
Actively participate with individuals while working on outcomes and during community activities.
Assist with personal care as needed, including bathroom supports, bathing or showering, and medication administration.
Provide guidance and instructional teaching to help people build life skills.
Provide cleaning and cooking support to people living in the home.
Provide supervision and transportation for community activities using a personal vehicle.
Work in individuals’ homes, in the community, or in other locations as needs arise.
Assist in training new staff.
Provide coverage during management absences.
Help with emergency client situations.