Direct Support Professional - Part Time Weekends - Long Prairie
Full Time
Long Prairie, MN 56347
Posted
Job description
Meridian Services, Inc.
Where Dreams and Opportunities Align
Join our team as a Direct Support Professional at our Long Prairie home in Long Prairie, 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
- Paid Training
- 401 K plan
- Growth Opportunities
- Employee of the month recognition and gift card
Schedule: Every Other Sunday
9a-3p
Wage: $15.50/hour
Overall Summary
This position will be supporting three adults with intellectual disabilities and physical disabilities in our Long Prairie home. Two of the individuals require lifts/transfers and all three persons need assistance with personal cares. 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 and enjoying different hobbies and community activities. These may work on personal cares and meal preparations/planning, going on walks and to concerts, and finding new hobbies. We tailor our services to each person and their needs and wishes.
Additionally, as a Direct Support Professional, the position entails medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and personal cares (baths and helping change briefs) for persons served.
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 Long Prairie 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
- 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. Please contact HR Recruiting at 763-450-5002 for questions.
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