Meridian Services

IHS Float Specialist - North

Meridian Services  •  $19/hr  •  Minnesota (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

Meridian Services offers person-centered supports and cares to individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and physical disabilities across a diverse range of settings. These include Residential Services, In-Home Services, and Case Management Services. Today, we have 30 group homes, 150 In-Home person served, and over 100 Case Managers across the state of Minnesota. Our mission is to provide services of the finest quality so that those we serve will be able to achieve their goals!

Job Title: Float Specialist - In-Home Services

Location: Cities Across Northern Minnesota (including but not limited to: Long Prairie, Alexandria, Burtrum, Little Falls, Browerville, Staples)

Schedule: Monday-Friday with availability between the hours of 9:00a-7:00p based on the needs of those we serve. E/O weekend based on scheduling needs.

Wage: $19 per hour (including Full-Time or Part-Time benefits based on schedule)

Job Summary

  • Provide temporary support when there is a staff opening due to vacations, leave of absences, new intakes, or resignations.
  • Work in our group home in Long Prairie and/or 1:1 with individuals in their own homes or their family’s home.
  • Assist individuals with mental health diagnoses and/or intellectual disabilities.
  • Support daily activities, including: medication administration, personal cares, cleaning, meal preparation and planning
  • Accompany individuals into the community to facilitate their participation in various activities.
  • Follow specific behavior plans and program goals to enhance the quality of life for those served.

Required Qualifications

  • To be at least 21 years of age
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English communication
  • 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
  • Ability to lift and transfer persons
  • Comfortable with providing personal cares to both males and females.
  • Experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities or mental health diagnosis.

Meridian Services Company Benefits and Perks Include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Training
  • 401K plan with employer matching after 1 year
  • Company-Provided Life and Short Team Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance and Pet Insurance offered
  • Growth and Management Opportunities!
  • Employee of the month recognition and gift card

Meridian Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates are encouraged to Apply Today!

Meridian Services

About Meridian Services

All people want to be independent, be a part of the community, and enjoy a high quality of life. No matter their age, mental or physical capabilities, everyone has the ability to learn, grow, and achieve these goals.

We established Meridian Services to help individuals with intellectual disabilities, those with mental health issues and the elderly identify and pursue their hopes and dreams. We provide innovative, compassionate and personalized support and work with people as they achieve the goals that they have set for themselves.

We are dedicated to providing services of the highest quality so that people with mental health, intellectual disabilities and physical challenges, as well as those entering their senior years, can live independently, participate in their communities and achieve the best possible lives for themselves. Meridian Services currently serves these individuals and their families in the larger Twin Cities metro counties as well as smaller Minnesota counties across the state.

Meridian Services has served people for a thirty eight years in Minnesota. Currently our Case Management Department serves approximately 2,500 elderly, 1,500 people with mental health issues and more than 1,000 persons with intellectual disabilities.

Our organization provides services within 30 residential group homes in Minnesota. Additionally, we provide In Home/SILS/ILS and Respite Services to over 220 persons in the community.

We are proud of our history of providing services of the highest quality, a quality that has been recognized by those we serve and for which our company has received international accreditation through CARF.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Golden Valley, MN
Year Founded
1980
Social Media