IHS Specialist - Full-Time

Job Title: IHS Specialist (In-Home Services)
Location: Areas across Minnesota based on your location.
Schedule: Monday-Friday; Guaranteed full-time 35-40 or more hours per week. Flexible schedule built to fit your needs!
Wage: $18.00 per hour including full-time company benefits
Job Summary: As an Individualized Home Support (IHS) Specialist, 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, shopping, cleaning, attending appointments, and other activities in their homes and communities.
Essential Job Duties:

Work on tailored outcomes with each person served. 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 when out in the community
Provide guidance and instructional teaching to persons served while building life skills
Provide supervision and transportation in the community for activities and appointments.

Required Qualifications:

Staff must be at least 18 years of age to support Adult 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 Experience:

At least 1 year supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or mental health diagnosis