Direct Support Professional (Everyother Weekend)

Catholic Charities of Baltimore; Arbutus (MD); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off, holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Advancement

Paid Parental Leave

Descripción de la vacante

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily activities and community engagement. This 20-hour/week role includes every other weekend and a pay range of $20 to $20.50 per hour depending on experience and certifications.

You will provide total care, support independence, and advocate for residents while maintaining clear care records and communicating with the team to ensure continuity of care.

Formación

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license with at least 2 years of driving experience and no more than 3 points.
• Comfortable driving agency vehicles and assisting people who use wheelchairs.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds and provide physical assistance when needed.
• Completion of Medication Technician Training Program (or willingness to complete).

Responsabilidades

• Provide total care with daily routines including hygiene, cooking, cleaning and laundry.
• Transport to and from day programs and to doctors’ appointments.
• Administer medications as required.
• Promote independence and respect for residents.
• Maintain clear, respectful care records for continuity.

Conocimientos

Compassionate care

Good communication

Dependable

Patient advocate

Educación

Medication Technician Training Program

Descripción del empleo

Job Details

At Gallagher Services - a Catholic Charities program, we believe that every person deserves a life filled with meaning, independence, and relationships that matter. We are seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) who values people for who they are and is excited to walk alongside adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they engage in the activities they love and pursue their goals.

PAY RANGE

$20 - $20.50 per hour (Depending on years of experience and certifications)

Work Schedule

The work schedule is 20 hours/week, every other weekend 9 AM - 9 PM.

A Day in the Life

You’ll spend your days assisting with care to a group of people who enjoy:

• Hearing stories
• Going out to eat
• Attending community events

This group is looking for someone who is kind, dependable, a good communicator, and most of all—someone who enjoys spending time with them. If you’re someone who takes joy in building real connections and being present in the moment, you’ll thrive here.

How You’ll Support

• This is a total care home. You will provide full support with daily routines such as total hygiene care, cooking, cleaning laundry housekeeping, transporting to and from day programs Drs. Appointments and medication administration etc.
• Help promote independence
• Be patient and respectful in action and speaking
• Advocate for each person’s rights and help build their confidence and sense of self
• Keep clear, respectful records to ensure continuity of care and support

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Valid driver’s license with at least 2 years of driving experience and no more than 3 points
• Comfortable driving agency vehicles and assisting people who use wheelchairs
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds, stand for long periods, and provide physical assistance when needed
• Completion of Medication Technician Training Program (or willingness to complete)

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave
• Retirement plan with employer contributions (403b)
• A culture rooted in trauma-informed care, where every person is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect

Join Us!

Be part of a team that celebrates each person’s interests and strengths, and helps them live a full, connected life. At Catholic Charities of Baltimore, you’ll do more than provide care—you’ll become a trusted companion, a cheerleader, and a part of the family.

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
• 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