Direct Support Professional, Residential (EveningWeekend)F

Pay Range: $19.50 - $20 per hour (Depending on years of experience)

Gallagher Services supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living the life of their choice. They are supported in living working and being involved in the community as independently as possible.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore Gallagher Services is currently seeking a Direct Support Professionalwho will provides (physical social behavioral career and personal) to persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) living and working in the community. The DSP ensures that human civil and legal rights of all people are protected by advocating teaching promoting dignity and reasonable risk and following mandatory reporting guidelines for the people supported 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 & Sunday 9a - 9p Tuesday 3p - 11p Friday 1pm - 9pm

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists Job Coach by helping people practice work readiness and job-related skills.
  Identifies and facilitates volunteer work that is meaningful with the proper level of assistance to
  meet each persons needs.
• Assisting the people supported to be more connected to the community.
• Day Services DSP position may include operating DOT vehicles and meeting the following
  specific requirements: Passing a DOT physical
• A current Medical Examiners Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier
  Safety Regulations. Employee is responsible for ensuring that the Medical Certificate
  remains current and will notify the Agency if the Certificate is not renewed.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving (Agency and/or personal vehicle) is required for this position.
• Must be at least 21 years of age with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience and a valid drivers license issued by the state of residence. There can be no state issued restrictions on the licenses that would impede drivers ability to operate the vehicle as required by the Agency and there must not be more than three (3) points on their driving record.
• Ability to drive multiple Agency vehicles following traffic rules and safety precautions. This includes but is not limited to safe driving and the ability to secure people who use wheelchairs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds stand for periods of time bend push wheelchairs provide physical intervention as necessary and be able to life and/or transfer people.

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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority