Direct Support Professional (PT WeekendsEvenings)

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 Saturday and Sunday 3 PM- 11 PM.

A Day in the Life:âââ

Youll spend your days assisting with care to a group of people who enjoy:ââââ

• Listening to musicâ

• Watching TV

• Going for a walk
• Being out in nature
• Putting together puzzles

This group is looking for someone who is kind dependable a good communicator and most of allsomeone who enjoys spending time with them. If youre someone who takes joy in building real connections and being present in the moment youll thrive here.âââ

How Youll Support: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 and maintaining a 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

Minimum Requirements:âââ

• Must be 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 and assisting people who use wheelchairsâââ

• Able to lift up to 75 pounds stand for long periods and provide physical assistance when 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 in trauma-informed care where every person is treated with dignity 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 Baltimore youll do more than provide careyoull 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:

• 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