Direct Support Professional FT Evenings
Millersville, PA - USA
Job Summary
PAY RANGE: $19.50 - $20 per hour (Depending on years of experience)ââ
Make a real difference by helping individuals with developmental disabilities live vibrant meaningful and independent lives on their own terms. As aDirect Support Professionalyoullbuild trusted relationships and provide personalized support that honors each persons strengths choices and goals. Whetheritscelebrating small wins encouraging independence or simply being presentyoullbe part of the moments that truly matter.â
AtGallagher 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:ââ Monday - Friday 3 PM - 11 PM.
A Day inthe Life:âââ
Youllspend your daysassistingwith care to a group of people who enjoy:ââââ
- Listening to musicâ
- Goingto workâ
- Relaxingâââ
- Going to themovies
- Singing
- Attending community events
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This group is looking for someone who is kind dependable a good communicator and most of allsomeone who enjoys spending time with them. Ifyouresomeone who takes joy in building real connections and being present in the momentyoullthrive here.âââ
HowYoullSupport:âââ
- Support with daily routines such as bathing dressing and personal care in a way that promotes dignity independence and choice.âââ
- Support people in preparing meals of their choice encouraging healthy eating habits andmaintaininga clean and comfortable kitchen environmentwhile promoting independence and personal preferences.ââ
- Be patient and respectful in action and speakingââ
- Advocate for each persons rights and help build their confidence and sense of selfâââ
- Keep clear respectful records to ensure continuity of care and supportâââ
MinimumRequirements:âââ
- Mustbe at least 21 years oldâââ
- Valid drivers license with at least 2 years of driving experience and no more than 3 pointsâââ
- Comfortable driving agency vehicles andassistingpeople who use wheelchairsâââ
- Able tolift upto 75 pounds stand forlong periods and provide physicalassistancewhen neededâââ
- Completion of Medication Technician Training Program (or willingness to complete)âââ
What We Offer:âââ
- Health dental and vision coverageâââ
- Paid time off holidays and paid parental leaveâââ
- Retirement plan with employer contributions (403b)âââ
- A culture rooted intrauma-informed care where every person is treated withdignity compassion and respectâââ
Join Us!âââ
Be part of a team that celebrates each persons interests and strengths and helps them live a full connected life. At Catholic Charities of Baltimoreyoulldo more than provide careyoullbecome a trusted companion a cheerleader and a part of the family.âââ
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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