Full-Time Direct Support Professional- Evenings- Golden Valley
Full Time
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Posted
Job description
Meridian Services, Inc.
Where Dreams and Opportunities Align
Join our team as a Direct Support Professional at our With Park Program in Golden Valley, MN!
MERIDIAN SERVICES provides person centered services to people with intellectual disabilities in a variety of settings, including Residential (group home services), In Home Services/ semi-independent living assistance, vocational services, case management and other supportive programs. Meridian Services was established in 1980 working with SILS persons. Today, we have 30 group homes, 220 In Home/SILS persons, and 120 Case Managers with our company in Minnesota.
Our mission is to provide services of the finest quality, so that those we serve will be able to realize their dreams.
Company Perks:
- Family Owned
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Training
- 401 K plan (employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible)
- Childcare at Corporate office for Employees at reasonable tuition rates
- Growth Opportunities
- Employee of the month recognition and gift card
Schedule: FT - Tues- Fri 2p-9p, e/o weekend 3p-10p
Wage: $17/hour
Overall Summary
We’re looking for caring and experienced direct support professional to work with individuals’ intellectual disabilities, mental health diagnosis, Autism and medical needs in their home in Golden Valley. This home supports four men on different aspects of their daily living. Staff do assist with personal cares (including bathing) and lifts/transfers. The men at this home enjoy going on walks, to parks, attending church, concerts, bowling and other fun activities in the community.
As a direct support professional, you will be a part of helping people work on outcomes/goals to gain independence and lifelong skills. Our ideal candidate should be comfortable doing lifts/transfers, working with medical protocols and being an active participant with activities.
Responsibilities
- Work on tailored outcomes with each person in the home. 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 and medication administration to the men living at the home
- Provide supervision and transportation in the community on activities and appointments. Typically, a company vehicle is available, but times may require use of own personal vehicle
Requirements
- To be at least 18 years of age for the With Park Program
- 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
- Ability to complete personal cares
- Experience with Autism or Intellectual Disabilities preferred
- Prefer experience working with persons with medical needs such as diabetes
- Ability to lift and transfer persons
At Meridian Services, we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because we believe it makes our organization stronger.
Meridian Services is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply at www.meridiansvs.com /careers. Pleas
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