Direct Support Professional Part Time

Job Title: Direct Support ProfessionalLocation:Hopkins MN with travel required using a large passenger van to support needs of the programSchedule: Monday 9a-2p Tuesday 7:30a-3:30p Wednesday 9a-2p Thursday 7:30a-3:30p Friday week 1 9a-2p Friday week 2 7:30a-2pWage:$20 hourly including company benefitsJob Summary:As a Direct Support Professional in our Zenith Services Day Program you will assist individuals in working toward their personal goals in the Day Program setting. DSP staff support individuals with tasks such as community outings socializing with others in the program personal hygiene activities support and taking medication. Staff should feel comfortable providing personal care medical supports and other daily supports to those they assist. Staff should feel comfortable responding to interfering Job Duties: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 an active participant with individuals served when working on outcomes and out in the with personal cares as needed per person guidance and instructional teaching to persons while building life cleaning cooking and medication administration to the individuals living at the supervision and transportation in the community on activities and appointments. Typically a company vehicle is available but times may require use of own personal Experience:At least 1 year supporting individuals with autism intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnosisAt least 1 year working with individuals with verbal and physical aggressionsRequired Qualifications:Staff must be at least 18 years of age to support Adult ProgramsProficient in spoken and written English languageHave an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policyHave a Wi-Fi-enabled device for work related purposesSuccessful clearance of a Department of Human Services (DHS) Background StudyComfortable providing personal cares (including but not limited to: bathroom supports bathing/showering medication administration)