Position: Direct Support Professional - Full Time Location: Swan Park Blaine, MN Job Id: 7156 # of Openings: 1 Meridian Services, Inc. Where Dreams and Opportunities Align! Title: Direct Support Professional Position Type: Part time (Full time options available if preferred) Location: Blaine, MN Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 6am-2:15pm and E/O weekend 6am-1pm Wage: $18.25/hour Company Perks:
Family Owned Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Supplemental Insurance offered through Colonial Life 401K plan Pet Insurance offered Paid volunteer time Tuition Reimbursement Childcare at Corporate for Employees Growth Opportunities 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. Job Summary: This position will be supporting four young adults in our Swan Park home in Blaine, MN. At Swan Park, the young men are very active. They enjoy walks, going to the park, swimming, bowling and overall any fun activities in the community. In the position, staff will focus on routines, transition times and sensory diets as well as supporting the men in all aspects of daily living. As a Direct Support Professional, you will support our people served with daily activities that include working on outcomes designed for each person served at a variety of residential group homes. Outcomes are designed to increase independent in skills. These may include learning more about community resources, finding hobbies, working on personal cares and meal preparations/planning or budgeting. We tailor our services to each person and their needs and wishes. 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 * 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