In-Home Direct Support Professional - Anoka County Region

Job Title: In-Home Service Direct Support Professional

Location: Schedules are built based on your availability and location.

We have multiple schedule possibilities across Anoka County and the greater Central MN area.

Schedule: Variety of Part-Time and Full-Time schedules available on weekdays and weekends.

Wage: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour(including Paid Training and Mileage Reimbursement)

Job Summary

Meridian Services' In Home Services Department offers supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and/or mental health diagnosis in their private homes and communities.

These supports can include building independent living skills including but not limited to: grocery shopping, managing mail, working on personal goals, and basic housekeeping skills like cooking and laundry.

Schedules are built based on your availability and location.

You will work 1:1 with individuals in their homes – individual shifts can last from 2-6 hours, and you may work with 1-3 people per day.

Our team will work with you to find a schedule that works!

Essential Job Duties:


* Assist with basic household management tasks such as cleaning, organizing mail, and cooking.


* Work on tailored outcomes including but not limited to: meal planning and cooking, household management, community exploration, organizational skills, and physical fitness.


* Be an active participant with individuals served when working on outcomes and out in the community.


* Provide guidance and instructional teaching to persons while building life skills.


* Provide supervision and transportation in the community on activities and appointments.


* Use your personal vehicle when needed for travel between person's served and activities.

Mileage is reimbursed.

Required Qualifications: 


* Staff must be at least 18 years of age (select positions require staff be 21+ due to licensing)


* Proficient in spoken and written English language


* Have a vehicle to use for work related purposes with current car insurance.

Mileage is reimbursed.


* Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy


* Successful clearance of a Department of Human Services (DHS) Background Study


* Comfortable with all listed Essential Job Duties (see above).