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Meridian Services, Zenith Services & Orion... is Hiring a Part-Time Direct Support Professional - Greenfields Program - Buffalo, MN Near Buffalo, MN
Meridian Services, Inc.
Aligning Opportunities and Dreams
Join our team as a Direct Support Professional at our Group Home in Buffalo, MN
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.
Schedule: Part-Time- Tuesday & Friday 3p-9p and e/o weekend 2p-10p
Wage: $18/hour
Company Perks:
Family Owned
Medical and Dental Insurance
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
Job Summary:
We are looking for people to join our team working with individuals in our group home in Buffalo, MN. DSP’s provide assistance with activities to increase independence. These may include as meal preparation, community outings, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and paperwork organization, community safety and/or learning community transportation.
Responsibilities:
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 men 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
Requirements:
To be at least 18 years of age for employment with our Greenfields SLS Home
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 complete personal cares
Ability to lift and transfer
Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
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 visit our Careers page at www.meridiansvs.com/careers. Click "Apply Today" to view our openings and submit an application.