Full-Time Direct Support Professional - Colorado North Program - Crystal

Meridian Services, Inc. Where Dreams and Opportunities Align Join our team as a Direct Support Professional at our Colorado North Program in Crystal, 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
• Pet insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance offered through Colonial Life
• Paid Training
• 401 K plan (employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible)
• Childcare at Corporate office for Employees at reasonable tuition rates
• Growth Opportunities
• Employee of the month recognition and gift card

Schedule: FT - Mon, Tues, Wed 4-10pm, Thurs, Fri 4-9pm, e/o weekend 8-4pm Wage: $18 per hour Overall Summary We’re looking for caring and experienced direct support professional to work with an individual who lives in a duplex with mental health diagnosis and mild intellectual disability. Staff at the home work 1:1 with this individual primarily in the home but also go to appointments and community activities. As a staff at this program, you will work with verbal and physical aggressions and property destruction. 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. 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 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 woman 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 Colorado SLS program per DHS Licensing.
• 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
• Experience working with mental health diagnosis.
• Experience with physical and verbal aggressions and behavioral programming

Meridian Services hires 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. Candidates are encouraged to visit our Careers page at www.meridiansvs.com/careers .
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