In-Home Direct Support Professional - Part Time
Job Title: In-Home Services Direct Support Professional
Location: Areas across Twin Cities area, Minneapolis and Saint Paul
Schedule: Monday-Friday 20 hrs week (Flexible)
Wage: $18.00 per hour including company benefits
Job Summary:
As an In-Home Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will assist individuals in their personal residence or family home in working toward their personal goals. DSP staff support individuals with tasks such as meal preparation, community outings, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, attending appointments, and taking medication. Staff should feel comfortable providing personal care, medical supports, and other daily supports to those they assist.
Essential Job Duties:
Work on tailored outcomes with each person served. 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 when out in the community
Assist with personal cares as needed per person served
Provide guidance and instructional teaching to persons served while building life skills
Provide cleaning, cooking, and medication administration depending on the needs of each person served
Provide supervision and transportation in the community for activities and appointments.
Required Qualifications:
Staff must be at least 18 years of age to support Adult Programs
Staff must be 21 years of age or older to support Youth Programs
Proficient in spoken and written English language
Have a vehicle to use for work related purposes with current car insurance
Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy
Have a Wi-Fi-enabled device for work related purposes
Successful clearance of a Department of Human Services (DHS) Background Study
Preferred Qualification:
Comfortable providing personal cares (including but not limited to: bathroom supports, bathing/showering, medication administration