Meridian Services

Position Type: Temporary Summer Direct Support Professional (Memorial Day – Labor Day). 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.. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will be helping work on a variety of goals with teenagers and adults who live in our residential adult foster care homes.. DSP’s provide assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, community outings, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and attending appointments and medication administration.. To be at least 18 years of age per DHS Licensing for staff working at child foster care sites.

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Meridian Services, Inc. Where Dreams and Opportunities Align! Position Type: Temporary Summer Direct Support Professional (Memorial Day – Labor Day) Location: Golden Valley, MN Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:15pm Wage: $18.50 per hour Company Perks: <ul><li>Family Owned</li><li>Paid Training</li><li>401 K plan (employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible)</li><li>Childcare at Corporate office for Employees at reasonable tuition rates</li><li>Growth Opportunities</li><li>Employee of the month recognition and gift card </li></ul>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. Job Summary: We are looking for people to join our team for the summer. We are offering full time or part time positions throughout the Twin Cities. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will be helping work on a variety of goals with teenagers and adults who live in our residential adult foster care homes. DSP’s provide assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, community outings, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and attending appointments and medication administration. Responsibilities <ul><li>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.</li><li>Be an active participant with individuals served when working on outcomes and out in the community.</li><li>Assist with personal cares as needed per person served</li><li>Provide guidance and instructional teaching to persons while building life skills.</li><li>Provide cleaning, cooking and medication administration to the men living at the home</li><li>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 </li></ul>Requirements <ul><li>To be at least 18 years of age per DHS Licensing for staff working at child foster care sites.</li><li>Have a vehicle with current car insurance</li><li>Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy.</li><li>Successful clearance from a DHS background Study</li><li>Ability to complete personal cares</li><li>Experience working with intellectual disabilities and autism </li></ul>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.

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