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Orion Associates, Meridian Services, & Zenith Services
Vocational Direct Support Professional - Part Time
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$34,109 / year median in Minnesota
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Direct Support Professional Location:
Hopkins, MN with travel required using a large passenger van to support needs of the programSchedule:
E/O Thursday and Friday 730a-2pWage:
$20 hourly including company benefitsJob 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.
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)