Asleep Overnight Direct Support Professional Full Time

Job Title: Direct Support ProfessionalLocation: Champlin MN (multiple schedules available across various locations)Schedule: 7 days on/ 7 days off Wed Thurs Fri 10p-6a Sat and sun 4p-10 Mon Tues 10p-6aWage: $12 per hour (including company benefits)Job Summary: As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in our Crisis program staff must be comfortable responding to interfering behaviors and implementing physical intervention techniques addition to responding to interfering behaviors daily staff will also assist individuals in working toward their personal staff support our persons served with tasks such as self care community outings homework shopping cleaning attending appointments and taking medication. Staff should feel comfortable providing personal care medical supports and other daily personal cares and supports to those they note all staff will be cross trained at 1-2 other programs for training Job Duties:Respond to interfering behaviors including verbal and physical aggressions. Implement physical intervention techniques including Emergency Use of Manuel Restraints (when permitted and required). Work on tailored outcomes with each person in the home. Outcomes may include 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 individuals 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. Required Experience:At least 2 years working with interfering behaviors including verbal and physical aggressions. At least 2 years implementing physical interventions including Emergency Use of Manual Restraints (when permitted and required). At least 2 years supporting individuals with autism intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnosis. At least 2 years providing personal cares (including but not limited to: bathroom supports bathing/showering medication administration etc.) Required Qualifications:Staff must be 21 years of age or older to support Youth and Crisis Programs. Proficient in spoken and written English language. Have a vehicle to use for work related purposes with current car insurance. Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy. Have a Wi-Fi-enabled device for work related purposesSuccessful clearance of a Department of Human Services (DHS) Background Study.