Location: Minneapolis,MN, USA
Meridian Services, Inc.
Aligning Dreams and Opportunities!
Title: In Home Program Specialist
Position Type: Full time
Location: Twin Cities Area
Schedule: Availability between 12pm-8pm M-F and E/O weekend
Wage: $20/hour
Company Perks:
* Medical and Dental Coverage
* Vision Insurance
* Pet Insurance
* Paid Training
* Supplemental Insurance offered through Colonial Life
* Paid Time Off
* 401 K plan
* Childcare at Corporate for Employees
* Growth Opportunities
* MERSC benefits to be used at a variety of recreational activities in MN
* Employee of the month recognition and gift card
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.
Overall Summary
As a Specialist, you will support our people served with daily activities that include working on outcomes designed for each person served within the In Home Department. Outcomes are designed to increase independent in skills. These may include learning more about community resources, finding hobbies, working on personal cares and meal preparations/planning or budgeting. Typically In Home shifts take place both in the person or family's home as well as in the community. Each person we serve has days and times they would like for staffing. We accommodate these requests and consequently many times as a specialist you may be working with more than one person per week in order to meet their needs. We provide services to over 200 individuals.
In addition, as a Specialist you will need to be comfortable with driving to various locations throughout the Twin Cities area. Specialists are cross-trained in at least one residential home and may work in a residential home based on the needs of the program.
Requirements
* To be at least 21 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
* Proficiency in spoken and written English communication
At Meridian Services, we hire great 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/careers