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Direct Support Professional Specialist - Part Time

Orion Associates, Meridian Services, & Zenith Services·Golden Valley, Minnesota

$25/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Support individuals with mental illness and disabilities in residential group homes with daily activities and outcome-based goals. Responsibilities include medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and providing personal care to increase client independence.

Meridian Services offers person-centered supports and cares to individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and physical disabilities across a diverse range of settings.

These include Residential Services, In-Home Services, and Case Management Services.

Today, we have 30 group homes, 150 In-Home person served, and over 100 Case Managers across the state of Minnesota.

Our mission is to provide services of the finest quality so that those we serve will be able to achieve their goals.

Job Title: Direct Support Professional Specialist Location: Twin Cities Area including North Metro including Maple Lake/Buffalo area and South Metro including Cottage Grove area.

Schedule

  • Part Time Position- 16 hours/week. Specialists need to be available between 6a-10p every other weekend for scheduling purposes. Schedules are made on a weekly basis.
  • Job
  • Summary: As a Specialist, you will support our people served with daily activities that include working on outcomes designed for each person served at a variety of residential group homes. Outcomes are designed to increase independence in skills. These may include learning more about community resources, finding hobbies, working on personal cares, and meal preparations/planning or budgeting. We tailor our services to each person and their needs and wishes. Additionally, as a Specialist, the position entails medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and personal cares for persons served.
  • Required
  • Experience: This position requires 2 years of experience with mental health diagnosis and intellectual disabilities, and experience with high behaviors including verbal and physical aggressions.
  • Required
  • Qualifications: 21 years of age or older Proficient in spoken and written English language
  • Comfortable providing personal cares (including but not limited to: bathroom supports, bathing/showering, medication administration) Successful clearance of Department of Human Services background check Successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Background Check and acceptable driving record per
  • Company
  • Policy
  • Preferred
  • Experience: At least 2 years supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnosis At least 2 years working with individuals with verbal and physical aggressions Experience implementing Emergency Use of Manuel Restraints (applicable at select programs)
  • Meridian
  • Services
  • Company
  • Benefits and
  • Perks
  • Include: Paid Training MN Earned Sick and Safe Time 401K plan with employer matching after 1 year Select benefits available for eligible Part-Time employees Employee of the month recognition and gift card Growth and Management Opportunities! Meridian Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Requires at least 2 years of experience working with mental health diagnoses, intellectual disabilities, and high-behavior situations. Candidates must be 21 or older and pass Department of Human Services and Motor Vehicle background checks.

  • Case Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Budgeting
  • Meal Preparation
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Person-Centered Support
  • Personal Care
  • Behavioral Support

Benefits

  • Paid Training
  • 401K Plan With Employer Matching
  • Growth And Management Opportunities
  • Employee Of The Month Recognition And Gift Card
  • MN Earned Sick and Safe Time
  • Select Benefits For Eligible Part-Time Employees

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$25/hr
Location
Golden Valley, Minnesota
Posted
Jun 3, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Orion Associates, Meridian Services, & Zenith Services

Orion Associates, Meridian Services, & Zenith Services is hiring in Golden Valley, Minnesota. It operates in medical practices. Team size: 201-500 employees. Headquarters: Golden Valley, Minnesota. This opening is listed as part_time.

Salary listed on 102 jobs
IndustryMedical Practices
Size201-500 employees
HQGolden Valley, Minnesota
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Behavioral health openings in Minnesota often reflect steady demand in community, residential, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can meet licensing, safety, and transportation requirements. These roles can be competitive because employers look for reliability, CPR/First Aid certification, a valid Minnesota driver’s license, and a clean DHS background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and driving record before applying.

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