Direct Support Professional - Part Time

Meridian Services

Where Dreams and Opportunities Align

Title: Direct Support Professional

Position Type: Part time (Full time options available if preferred)

Location: Cottage Grove, MN

Schedule: Mon 8a-3p, Wed 6a-3p & E/O Weekend 9am-2pm

Wage: $22 per hour

Company Perks:

• 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
  
  
  

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.

Overall Summary

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will support people working on their personal goals, provide assistance with daily activities such as: meal preparation, community outings, personal hygiene, shopping, and cleaning, attend medical appointments, and provide medication administration as well.

Requirements:

• To be at least 21 years of age per DHS Licensing for staff working in a child foster care site
• 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
• Proficiency in spoken and written English communication
• Ability to assist with personal cares
• Experience working with challenging behaviors such as physical and verbal behaviors and with Autism is required.
  
  
  

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.

Candidates are encouraged to apply at meridiansvs.com/careers