Lead Direct Support Professional - In-Home Services

Meridian Services•Maple Lake, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a lead direct support professional, you will be a part of helping people work on outcomes/goals to gain independence and lifelong skills. Our ideal candidate must have experience working with intellectual disabilities, experience with person centered programming and experience with verbal and physical aggression. This position will be responsible for 40 hours of direct care per week. In addition to direct care, this position will also assist in training new staff, coverage during management absence, and help with emergency client situations.

Requirements

21 years of age or older
Proficient in spoken and written English language
Comfortable providing personal cares (including but not limited to: bathroom supports, bathing/showering, medication administration)
Successful clearance of Department of Human Services background check
Successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Background Check and acceptable driving record per Company Policy

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Work on tailored outcomes with each person we support. Outcomes may include: budgeting, behavioral management, community exploration, meal planning, organizational skills, coping skills, and/or physical fitness.
Be an active participant with individuals served when working on outcomes and out in the community.
Assist with personal cares as needed per person served
Provide guidance and instructional teaching to persons while building life skills.
Provide cleaning, cooking to the people living at the home
Provide supervision and transportation in the community on activities using personal vehicle.
Be willing to go into persons homes, in the community or the other places as the need arises.
Assist in training new staff.
Coverage during management absence.
Help with emergency client situations.