DSP, Sr. Residential (Weekday) F

Cc MD; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Baltimore Gallagher Services is seeking a Sr. Direct Support Professional to provide quality living support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community settings.

You will advocate for rights, promote dignity, and follow reporting guidelines, with a Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM schedule. Responsibilities include hands-on care, daily living tasks, and coordination with medical staff, using PBS to guide behavior and ensuring confidentiality in all

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Valid health certificate to meet funding requirements.
• Ability to move and assist people with transfers and daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on home support including transferring, bathing and grooming.
• Assist with laundry, meals and other household chores.
• Use Positive Behavior Supports to prevent and address behaviors.
• Assist with medical appointments and report issues to supervisor.
• Document logs and notes using agency software.

Skills

Safe driving

Wheelchair safety

Empathy

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Outlook

PC basics

Web browsing

Job description

Gallagher Services
Baltimore, MD 21227, USA

Description

Salary: $21.00 per hour to $21.50 (depending on experience)

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Gallagher Services is seeking a Sr. Direct Support Professional to provide q ualityliving support (physical, social,behavioral, career, andpersonal)topersonswith intellectual and/ordevelopmentaldisabilities(IDD)livingandworkinginthecommunity.TheDSPensuresthathuman,civil,and legal rights of all people are protected by advocating, teaching, promoting dignity, and reasonable risk and following mandatory reporting guidelines forthe peoplesupported.

The work schedule is Monday to Friday 9 AM - 5 PM

Gallagher Services provides residential and day support for people with intellectual disabilities funded by DDA. Residential homes located in Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Harford Counties and Baltimore City. Residential support includes independent living, 24-hour supervised care, assisted living and retirement programs and life care and nursing. Limited Respite services are also available. Day services also provided, including work readiness, vocational training, supported employment and creative day activities. An Adult Medical Day Center provides higher levels of nursing and supervision services for individuals with more intensive medical needs.

JOBDUTIES&RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provideshands-onassistanceinthehomeincluding, but not limited to,individualizedsupportsintransferring,bathingand grooming, and following specific dining protocols and treatments.
• Assistswithandteachesskillsinlaundry,mealpreparation,andotherhouseholdchores.
• UtilizesthePositiveBehaviorSupports(PBS)approachforprevention,intervention,teaching,andattending to behaviors.
• Assistswith doctors’ appointments, emergency room, and hospital visits, and contacts on-call nursing appropriatelywhilefollowingHIPPAandalwaysmaintainingconfidentialityandreportscriticalissues (including medical, maintenance, staffing, etc.)immediatelyto the supervisor.
• MaintainsknowledgeofNursingPlansofCare(NPOC),feedingprotocols,andsafetypracticesand procedures including universal precautions.
• Completesallrequiredtrainingswithin3 monthsofhire.
• AdministersmedicationsaccordingtopoliciesandproceduresofMedicationTechnicianTraining Program/Certified Medication Technician (MTTP/CMT) curriculum, and applicable regulations.
• AttendsPerson-centeredPlanning(PCP)meetingsasrequired.
• UtilizestheAgencyCaseManagementSoftwaretoaccuratelydocumentallrelevantlogs(i.e.:incident reporting, diary entries, goal/outcomes, etc.) including but not limited to; Communication/Diary Logs, Incident Reporting, Goals and Outcomes, and Fire Drill Logs, as outlined in policies and procedures.
• Assistsallpersonsinbeingactivelyinvolvedintheirdailyactivitiestoachievegreaterindependenceusing person-centered planning and self-determination.
• MaintainsthehomeandAgencyvehiclesthroughseasonalmaintenance,routinecleaning,andtheimmediate reporting of issues or concerns.
• Attendsandparticipatesinallrequiredevents,workshops,trainings,andmeetings.
• Performsotherdutiesasassigned.

POSITIONSPECIFIC:

Employeesworkinginthefollowingprogram(s)haveadditionalresponsibilitiesand/orrequirementsinadditionto the others listed.These includes, but are not limited to:

Sr.DSPResidential(434000)

• Sr.DSPassistsManagerofCommunitySupportswiththeoveralloperationofthehome(includingtrainingof new DSPs, attending PCP meetings, monthly paperwork, some on-call tasks, etc.).
• Additionalmedicalneeds–scheduling/monitoringappointments,MARreviewsandoversight,medication ordering and checks, etc.

EDUCATION&EXPERIENCEREQUIREMENTS:

• 3 years of experiencesupportingindividualswithintellectualdevelopmentaldisabilities.

WORKINGCONDITIONS/PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS:

• Validhealthcertificatetomeetcurrentfundingjurisdictionrequirements.
• Abilitytomoveandadjustaminimum of 75pounds,standforperiodsoftime,bend,pushwheelchairs, provide physical intervention as necessary, and be able to lift and/or transfer people.
• Hearingandvisionabilitieswithinnormalrange(corrected) todrivesafelyandtoobserveandcommunicate with people supported.
• To ensure the safety and well-being of the people we support, DSPs may be deployed to another setting duringyourworkingtimesonashort-termbasisorasaninterimassignment.Worksinthecommunityina home/worksetting with either multiple people or someone who lives/works autonomously.
• Mayberequiredtoremainonshiftoutsideofscheduledhoursand/ormakesite/locationchangestoprovide adequate staff coverage.
• Driving(Agencyand/or personalvehicle)isrequiredfor thisposition.Drivermustbeatleast 21yearsofage, with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience, anda 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 tooperatethe vehicle as required by the Agency, and there must not be more than three (3) points on their driving record.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• AbilitytodrivemultipleAgencyvehiclesfollowingtrafficrulesandsafetyprecautions.Thisincludes,butis not limited to, safe driving, and the ability tosecurepeople who use wheelchairs.
• Maintainsasafeenvironmentforpatientsandco-workers.
• Comfortableinanenvironmentinwhichpatients/clientscannotperformbasiclifeduties.
• Understandingofbasicconceptsofpersonalcare,housekeeping,andothercareareas.
• Abilitytorelateto,empathizewith,andshowcompassionforavarietyofpersonalities.
• Writesclearlyandeffectivelyforreports,diaries,andotherwrittencommunication.
• Requirestheabilitytoutilize,ortolearntoutilize,computersystemsandsoftwarenecessarytoperform position functions.Basic PC, webbrowsingand 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:

• 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

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

SRRC

Expert

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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