General Application - Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

Meridian Services offers person-centered supports and cares to individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and physical disabilities across a diverse range of settings. These include Residential Services, In-Home Services, and Case Management Services. Today, we have 30 group homes, 150 In-Home person served, and over 100 Case Managers across the state of Minnesota. Our mission is to provide services of the finest quality so that those we serve will be able to achieve their goals!

Company Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• 401K plan with employer matching after 1 year
• Company-provided life and short term disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance and pet insurance offered
• Growth and management opportunities!
• Employee of the month recognition and gift card

Location: Variety of locations throughout the Twin Cities, Central MN, and Northern MN areas!

Schedule: Variety of full time and part time schedules available

Wage: $18.00 - $25.00+ per hour (based on location and experience) including company benefits

Job Summary: We are offering full time or part time Direct Support Professional positions throughout the Twin Cities, Central MN, and Northern MN areas. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will be helping adults, children, and teenagers who live in our residential homes or at home with their families work on a variety of outcomes and goals. DSP's provide assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, community outings, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and attending appointments and medication administration.

Required Qualifications:

• Age: 18 years of age for employment within the In-Home Program/Adult Residential Group Homes
• 21 years of age for child foster care homes.
• 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

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with challenging behaviors (verbal and/or physical) is preferred.
• Experience with mental health and Autism is required for some positions.
• Experience providing personal cares is required for some position.

Meridian Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.