Vocational Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Job Title: Direct Support Professional

Location: Hopkins, MN with travel required using a large passenger van to support needs of the program

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30a-3:30p

Wage: $20 hourly including company benefits

Job Summary: 

As a Direct Support Professional in our Zenith Services Day Program, you will assist individuals in working toward their personal goals in the Day Program setting. DSP staff support individuals with tasks such as community outings, socializing with others in the program, personal hygiene, activities support, and taking medication. Staff should feel comfortable providing personal care, medical supports, and other daily supports to those they assist. Staff should feel comfortable responding to interfering behaviors. 

Essential Job Duties:

• 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 individuals 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.

Preferred Experience:

• At least 1 year supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnosis
• At least 1 year working with individuals with verbal and physical aggressions

Required Qualifications: 

• Staff must be at least 18 years of age to support Adult Programs
• Proficient in spoken and written English language
• Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy
• Have a Wi-Fi-enabled device for work related purposes
• Successful clearance of a Department of Human Services (DHS) Background Study
• Comfortable providing personal cares (including but not limited to: bathroom supports, bathing/showering, medication administration)