Merrick, Inc. offers a unique variety of life enrichment, employment, and vocational rehabilitation services to more than 375 clients. We are the largest day program in Ramsey County, with a 60-year history of leadership in person-centered planning, self-advocacy, meaningful work options, and continuous innovation.
We are currently looking for a Positive Support Specialist who is passionate about helping individuals build skills, navigate challenges, and live more independent lives.
This role works primarily off-site in clients’ homes and communities, supporting individuals through behavioral coaching, crisis de-escalation, and skill building. If you enjoy meaningful work, problem-solving, and helping people succeed, this may be the role for you.
Merrick, Inc. Offers:
What You’ll Do
What We're Looking For
At Merrick, you’ll join a team that believes everyone deserves opportunities to learn, grow, and participate in their community. Our work is challenging, meaningful, and deeply rewarding.
If you’re looking for a career where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply.
Essential Physical Functions
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this position. The employee must be able to continually sit, stand, walk, and communicate throughout each day and be able to stoop, bend, kneel, twist, run, reach, and regularly push or pull up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Our Commitment to DEI
We are dedicated to building a diverse team of employees who have a 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.