Compassionate Direct Support Specialist (PRN)

Cc MD; Timonium, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide quality living support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community settings. Duties include assistance with daily living, personal care, medication administration, and documenting care logs in agency systems.

Work hours are PRN with shifts that may include evenings and weekends. Candidates must be able to lift up to 75 pounds, drive agency vehicles, and maintain HIPAA

Qualifications

• Valid health certificate to meet funding jurisdiction requirements.
• Ability to move and adjust a minimum of 75 pounds, stand for periods, bend, push wheelchairs, lift and transfer people.
• Driver’s license valid with at least 21 years of age and 2+ years driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on assistance in the home including transferring, bathing, grooming, and following dining protocols.
• Assists with laundry, meal prep, and other household chores.
• Uses Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) for prevention and intervention.
• Assists with appointments and urgent visits, communicates with on-call nurse as needed while maintaining confidentiality.
• Documents logs, incidents, goals, and outcomes in agency software.
• Encourages independence through person-centered planning and daily activities.

Skills

Drive agency vehicles

Patient safety

Empathy & compassion

Documentation skills

Basic computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide quality living support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community settings. Duties include assistance with daily living, personal care, medication administration, and documenting care logs in agency systems.

Work hours are PRN with shifts that may include evenings and weekends. Candidates must be able to lift up to 75 pounds, drive agency vehicles, and maintain HIPAA