Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $19.50 - $20.50
If you are looking for a fast pace, independent, unique opportunity to be a helpful, passionate worker in the community, this is the opportunity for you! Help coach and assist clients daily with working in the community.
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) working in our Offsite Services Department you will work with, support, and coach clients at their given work locations. You will transport the client(s) to their work location and interact with and coach the clients in their day-to-day routines. This position provides a key service enriching the lives of both the clients and the community. You will provide support to clients who are wanting to work independently within the community.
Merrick, Inc. offers life enrichment, employment, and adult day services to more than 400 clients. We are the largest day program in Ramsey County with a 60-year history of leadership in Person-Centered Planning, Self-Advocacy, and meaningful work options.
This position is Full-Time, Monday Friday, 7:00 am 3:00 pm, with No Weekends and No Evenings!
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Hiring Offers:
- Monday Friday, 7:00 am 3:00 pm set schedule.
- 6 different health insurance options through Medica.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- 3% 403B retirement match.
- 10 hours of accrued PTO per month.
- Free life insurance for employees & all dependents.
- Performance-based annual wage increases.
- A great work environment & clients to work with!
A typical day as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in our Offsite Services Department
- Transport client to work location in company vehicle
- Assist, coach, and train clients in various work tasks
- Ensure quality standards are being met
- Support client concerns and needs
- Complete client attendance and payroll in the data system
- Transport clients back to Merrick, Inc. at the end of the workday
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Qualifications:
- High School Diploma.
- 6 months or more of relevant experience
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- Ability to use electronic devices, including databases and internet-based applications.
- Maintaining a current DOT medical examiner certificate and medical waiver is preferred.
- Ongoing commitment to strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace.
- Commitment to promoting a safe and hazard-free work environment.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol test following a conditional job offer.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must (with reasonable accommodations if needed):
- Sit, stand, walk, talk, see, and communicate throughout each workday
- Stoop, bend, kneel, twist, run, reach, push, and pull
- Use hands to continually handle, assist, grasp, and feel
- Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Our Commitment to DEI
We are dedicated to building a diverse team of employees who have an ongoing commitment to strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
If you are excited about this role and you feel that you would be an asset to this position, regardless of your past experience, we highly encourage you to apply. We value people for all life, education and work experience.