In-Home Direct Support Professional
Company: Meridian Services
Location: Maple Lake
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: In-Home Services Direct Support Professional
Location: Areas across Central MN (including but not limited to:
Buffalo, Maple Lake, Elk River, Big Lake, Anoka, Andover, Champlin,
Maple Grove, Fridley, Blaine, Spring Lake Park, Plymouth) Schedule:
Variety of Part-Time and Full-Time schedules available on weekdays
and weekends. Wage: $18-20 per hour (including Full-Time or
Part-Time benefits based on schedule) Job Summary: As an In-Home
Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will assist individuals in
their personal residence or family home in working toward their
personal goals. DSP staff support individuals with tasks such as
meal preparation, community outings, personal hygiene, shopping,
cleaning, attending appointments, and taking medication. Staff
should feel comfortable providing personal care, medical supports,
and other daily supports to those they assist. 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.
Typically, a company vehicle is available, but times may require
use of own personal vehicle. Required Qualifications: Staff must be
at least 18 years of age to support Adult Programs Staff must be 21
years of age or older to support Youth Programs Proficient in
spoken and written English language Have a vehicle to use for work
related purposes with current car insurance 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 Preferred
Qualification: Comfortable providing personal cares (including but
not limited to: bathroom supports, bathing/showering, medication
administration
Keywords: Meridian Services, Minnetonka , In-Home Direct Support Professional, Social Services , Maple Lake, Minnesota
