In-Home Direct Support Professional Part Time

Job Title: In-Home Services Direct Support ProfessionalLocation: Areas across Twin Cities area Minneapolis and Saint PaulSchedule: Monday-Friday 20 hrs week (Flexible)Wage: $18.00 per hour including company benefitsJob Summary: As an In-Home Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will assist individuals in their personal residence or family home in working toward their personal goals. DSP staff support individuals with tasks such as meal preparation community outings personal hygiene shopping cleaning attending appointments and taking medication. Staff should feel comfortable providing personal care medical supports and other daily supports to those they Job Duties:Work on tailored outcomes with each person served. Outcomes may include budgeting behavioral management community exploration meal planning organizational skills coping skills and/or physical fitnessBe an active participant with individuals served when working on outcomes and when out in the communityAssist with personal cares as needed per person servedProvide guidance and instructional teaching to persons served while building life skillsProvide cleaning cooking and medication administration depending on the needs of each person servedProvide supervision and transportation in the community for activities and Qualifications:Staff must be at least 18 years of age to support Adult ProgramsStaff must be 21 years of age or older to support Youth ProgramsProficient in spoken and written English languageHave a vehicle to use for work related purposes with current car insuranceHave 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 StudyPreferred Qualification:Comfortable providing personal cares (including but not limited to: bathroom supports bathing/showering medication administration