Meridian Services

Specialist Direct Support Professional - In-Home Services

Meridian Services  •  $20/hr  •  Golden Valley, MN (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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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!

Company Benefits and Perks:
• 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

Title: In-Home Services Program Specialist

Location: Twin Cities Metro Area

Schedule: Monday-Friday with availability between the hours of 8:00AM and 8:00PM based on the needs of those we serve. Occasional weekend scheduling possible based on the needs of the Program.

Wage: $20 per hour (including Full-Time or Part-Time benefits based on schedule)

Essential Job Duties:
• Support individuals with daily activities to achieve personalized outcomes in residential group homes.
• Focus on increasing independence in skills, such as learning about community resources, finding hobbies, and working on personal cares, meal preparation, planning, or budgeting.
• Administer medications and assist with daily personal care needs.
• Perform cooking, cleaning, and other housekeeping duties as needed.
• Assist individuals in achieving their personal goals and support them in their daily routines.
• Work with individuals displaying challenging behaviors, including verbal and physical aggression.
• Adapt to each person’s unique needs and preferences, tailoring services accordingly.
• Provide support in areas of communication, personal hygiene, and basic living skills.
Required Qualifications:
• 21 years of age or older
• Proficient in spoken and written English language
• Comfortable providing personal cares (including but not limited to: bathroom supports, bathing/showering, medication administration)
• Successful clearance of Department of Human Services background check
• Successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Background Check and acceptable driving record per Company Policy
Preferred Experience:
• At least 2 years supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnosis
• At least 2 years working with individuals with verbal and physical aggressions
• Experience implementing Emergency Use of Manuel Restraints (applicable at select programs)

Meridian Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
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
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