Part Time Direct Support Professional Job at Meridian Services, Zenith Services & Orion Associates
Meridian Services, Zenith Services & Orion Associates Coon Rapids, MN 55448
$17 an hour
Meridian Services
Where Dreams and Opportunities Align
Join our team as a Direct Support Professional at our Eidelweiss Respite SLS Home in Coon Rapids, 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
- Medical and Dental insurance offered
- Vision insurance offered
- Pet insurance offered
- Paid Time Off
- Supplemental Insurance offered through Colonial Life
- 401 K plan
- Childcare at Corporate for Employees at reasonable tuition rates
- Growth Opportunities
- Employee of the month recognition and gift card
Schedule: PT- M-F 8a-12p, E/O weekend 4p-10p
Wage: $17.00/hour
Company Perks:
- Family Owned
- 401 K plan
- Childcare at Corporate for Employees at reasonable tuition rates
- Growth Opportunities
- Employee of the month recognition and gift card
Job Summary:
This position will be supporting four children and young adults in group home and respite home in Coon Rapids. At the home, three children/young adults live and there is a fourth room in the home where we rotate in a child/young adult every 3-4 days for a respite stay from their family home. The home is active and enjoys going on 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 kids/young adults in all aspects of daily living. We work with a variety of diagnoses including Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Mental Health, and medical needs.
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 independence 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. Additionally, as a Direct Support Professional, the position entails medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and personal cares (baths and helping change briefs) for persons served.
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.
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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