Pay Rate: Pay Range: $19.50 - $20 per hour (Depending on years of experience)
Catholic Charities of Baltimore is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional who will provides quality living support (physical, social, behavioral, career, and personal) to persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) living and working in the community. The work schedule is Monday - Friday 7:30A-3:30 PM.
Gallagher Services supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living the life of their choice. Adults are supported in living, working and being involved in the community as independently as possible. The Cornerstones of the program are Person-Centered Planning and the mission and values of Catholic Charities.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides hands-on assistance in the home including, but not limited to, individualized supports in
transferring, bathing and grooming, and following specific dining protocols and treatments.
• Assists with and teaches skills in laundry, meal preparation, and other household chores.
• Utilizes the Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) approach for prevention, intervention, teaching, and attending
to behaviors.
• Assists with doctors’ appointments, emergency room, and hospital visits, and contacts on-call nursing
appropriately while following HIPPA and always maintaining confidentiality and reports critical issues
(including medical, maintenance, staffing, etc.) immediately to the supervisor.
• Maintains knowledge of Nursing Plans of Care (NPOC), feeding protocols, and safety practices and
procedures including universal precautions.
• Completes all required trainings within 3 months of hire.
• Administers medications according to policies and procedures of Medication Technician Training
Program/Certified Medication Technician (MTTP/CMT) curriculum, and applicable regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid health certificate to meet current funding jurisdiction requirements.
• Ability to move and adjust a minimum of 75 pounds, stand for periods of time, bend, push wheelchairs,
provide physical intervention as necessary and be able to lift and/or transfer people.
• Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and to observe and communicate
with people supported.
• To ensure the safety and well-being of the people we support, DSPs may be deployed to another setting
during your working times on a short-term basis or as an interim assignment. Works in the community in a
home/work setting with either multiple people or someone who lives/works autonomously.
• May be required to remain on shift outside of scheduled hours and/or make site/location changes to provide
adequate staff coverage.
• Driving (Agency and/or personal vehicle) is required for this position. Driver must be at least 21 years of age,
with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience, and a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence.
There can be no state-issued restrictions on the licenses that would impede driver’s ability to operate the
vehicle as required by the Agency, and there must not be more than three (3) points on their driving record.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
• Ability to drive multiple Agency vehicles following traffic rules and safety precautions. This includes, but is
not limited to, safe driving, and the ability to secure people who use wheelchairs.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers.
• Comfortable in an environment in which patients/clients cannot perform basic life duties.
• Understanding of basic concepts of personal care, housekeeping, and other care areas.
• Ability to relate to, empathize with, and show compassion for a variety of personalities.
• Writes clearly and effectively for reports, diaries, and other written communication.
• Requires the ability to utilize, or to learn to utilize, computer systems and software necessary to perform
position functions. Basic PC, web browsing and Microsoft Outlook skills preferred
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Vacation/sick/holiday pay
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
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Tuition advancement
- Paid Parental Leave
Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer
