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Direct Support Professional - In Home Program - PT & FT - Buffalo area
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Meridian Services, Zenith Services & Orion... is Hiring a Direct Support Professional - In Home Program - PT & FT - Buffalo area Near Buffalo, MN

Meridian Services, Inc.
Aligning Opportunities and Dreams
Join our team as an In -Home Services Direct Support Professional
We have a wide variety of different part time schedules. We also have full time for candidates with open availability!
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.
Company Perks:
  • Family Owned
  • Medical and Dental Insurance (employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible)
  • Paid Time Off (employees who work 35 hour or more per week are eligible)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance offered through Colonial Life
  • 401 K plan (employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible)
  • Childcare at Corporate for Employees at reasonable tuition rates
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Employee of the month recognition and gift card
Schedule: We have several openings in our program. Staff can work with one person or may work with up to 10 or more people based on how many hours they are looking to work and what is available. For example some of our openings may be:
  • Wednesday 9am-2pm & E/O Thursday 5:30pm-9:30pm in Buffalo
  • Friday afternoons for 5 hour shift in Montrose
Wage: $14.50 an hour plus reimbursement for meals and activities (within guidelines)
Overall Summary
We’re looking for a caring direct support professional to work with individuals with mental health diagnosis or intellectual disabilities in their own or family homes. As a direct support professional, you will be a part of helping people work on outcomes/goals to gain independence and lifelong skills. Our ideal candidate will have experience working with others in the social services field.
Each person has different hours they are looking for. We have a wide variety of positions/hours for candidates.
Responsibilities
  • Work on tailored outcomes with each person assigned on the caseload. Caseloads may include with anywhere from 1-10 persons per week depending on how many hours someone is looking for). Outcomes may include: budgeting, 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 transportation in own vehicle, with person served, to activities in the community
Requirements
  • To be at least 18 years of age for the In-Home program
  • 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
  • Experience working with intellectual disabilities, autism or mental health diagnosis preferred
  • Need to be comfortable driving own vehicle during shifts. We reimburse .48 cents a mile
Meridian Services hires 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.
Candidates are encouraged to apply at meridiansvs.com/openings- Direct Support Professional

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$32k-35k (estimate)

POST DATE

02/12/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

06/11/2024

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