Meridian Services

Vocational Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Meridian Services  •  $20/hr  •  Hopkins, MN (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

Zenith Services is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health diagnoses by supporting their success in diverse work environments. We operate a Day Program located in Hopkins, MN that can support up to 50 individuals, and we offer a range of Vocational Services as well. At Zenith Services, we foster an atmosphere where individuals are supported to pursue their dreams and goals while becoming active participants in their communities!

Job Title: Vocational Direct Support Professional
Location: Hopkins, MN
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30a- 3:30p
Wage: $20 per hour (including Full-Time or Part-Time benefits based on schedule)

As a Vocational Direct Support Professional, you will support our persons served with structured activities at the Zenith Services Day Program located in Hopkins, MN. The Day Program is focused on creating vocational opportunities for individuals with disabilities, helping them pursue their dreams, make meaningful choices, and become active members of their communities.
Essential Job Duties:
• Personal cares including bathroom supports and medication administration
• Accompanying individuals into the community to participate in a variety of activities
• Facilitating personal choice and promoting self-advocacy
• Helping others understand the individual’s capabilities
• Following specific behavior plans and program goals
• Working to improve the quality of life for those we serve
Required Qualifications:
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Proficiency in spoken and written English language
• Comfortable with personal cares for males and females
• Must be comfortable driving large passenger vehicle
• Have a vehicle with current car insurance
• Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy.
• Have a Wi-Fi-enabled device for work related purpose
• Successful clearance from a DHS Background Study
Preferred Experience:
• Experience supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnosis
• Experience working with individuals with verbal and physical aggressions

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
Zenith 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
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