DSP, Residential - (Morning/Weekends)

Catholic-Charities-of-Baltimore; Lutherville (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Paid parental leave

403b retirement plan

Trauma-informed culture

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Baltimore seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide quality living support to adults with IDD in community settings. The role emphasizes person-centered planning, advocacy, and building meaningful connections with individuals served.

Work schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 7 AM - 7 PM. Benefits include health, dental, vision coverage, PTO, holidays, parental leave, and a 403b retirement plan. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds and provide physical assistance when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality living support (physical, social, behavioral, career, and personal) to persons with IDD.
• Support community engagement and attend local events or walks in the park.
• Be a steady, communicative presence during family visits and milestones.
• Advocate for each person’s rights and help build confidence and self-esteem.
• Keep clear, respectful records to ensure continuity of care and support.

Skills

Good communicator

Job description

Gallagher Services
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093, USA

Description

Pay Range: $20.00 - $20.50 per hour (Depending on years of experience)

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is currently seeking a Direct Support Professionalwho 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: Saturday and Sunday 7 AM - 7 PM

Gallagher Services supportsadults 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.

A Day in the Life:

You’llspend your days supporting a group of fun, vibrant individuals who enjoy:

• Playing bingo and sharing laughs
• Watching favorite movies and discussing characters
• Singing along to music or relaxing with a favorite playlist
• Coloring, crafting, and creating art
• Reading books aloud or flipping through pages together

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

HowYou’llSupport:

• Support communityengagement,whetherthat’sa walk in the park, orattendinglocal events.
• Be a steady presence in important moments—family visits, milestones, or just a shared cup of coffee
• 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

MinimumRequirements:

• 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 andassistingpeople who use wheelchairs
• Able tolift upto 75 pounds, stand forlong periods, and provide physicalassistancewhen 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)
• Aculture rooted intrauma-informed care, where every person is treated withdignity, 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’lldo more than provide care—you’llbecome a trusted companion, a cheerleader, and a part of the family.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

RC

Expert

RC2

Expert

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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