Direct Support Professional (Everyother Weekend)

Cc MD; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Gallagher Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join a Catholic Charities program in Baltimore. The role focuses on supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily activities, fostering independence and meaningful relationships.

The DSP will work 20 hours per week, every other weekend, 9 AM to 9 PM, and may involve driving, care tasks, and coordination with day programs and medical appointments.

Qualifications

• High school education or better.
• 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.
• Completion of Medication Technician Training Program (or willingness to complete).

Responsibilities

• Provide total care including daily hygiene, cooking, cleaning, laundry, and transportation.
• Assist with medications and doctor appointments as needed.
• Be patient and respectful in action and speech.
• Keep clear, respectful records to ensure continuity of care.
• Advocate for rights and build confidence and self-esteem.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Dependability

Good interpersonal skills

Education

High School or above

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Direct Support Professional (Everyother Weekend) F

Job Category: Direct Support/Care Giver

Requisition Number: DIREC009118

• Posted : August 17, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Gallagher Services
Baltimore, MD 21227, USA

Description

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

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.

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.
• 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
• 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:

• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement

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

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Driver's License

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