Direct Support Professional - Weekend (Pot Spring Rd) at Catholic Charities in Timonium, Maryland

Job Description:

Catholic Charities, the largest private non-profit provider of human services in Maryland, has a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment of 2,000 employees. We serve children and families, people living in poverty, individuals with intellectual disabilities, the immigrant community, and seniors.  Year after year named as a Baltimore Top Workplace, we offer great benefits, generous paid time off, and provide career opportunities where you can make meaningful differences in the lives of others as we fulfill our mission to love, serve, teach and work for justice.

The DSP 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 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.

SCHEDULE:

• Saturday & Sunday: 9am - 9pm

 

Gallagher Services provides care for the adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who reside in one of our programs throughout Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Harford County, and Anne Arundel County.

DSP Responsibilities:

• Provides hands-on assistance in the home including; individualized supports in transferring, bathing and grooming, and following specific dining protocols and treatments.


• Assists with and teaches skills in laundry, meal preparation, and other household chores.


• Assists with doctors’ appointments, emergency room, and hospital visits, and contacts on-call nursing appropriately while following HIPPA and maintaining confidentiality at all times


• Administers medications according to policies and procedures of Medication Technician Training Program/Certified Medication Technician (MTTP/CMT) curriculum, and applicable regulations.


• Assists all persons in being actively involved in their daily activities to achieve greater independence using person-centered planning and self-determination.


• Maintains the home and Agency vehicles through seasonal maintenance, routine cleaning, and the immediate reporting of issues or concerns.


• Attends and participates in all required events, workshops, trainings and meetings.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

DSP Requirements:

• High School Diploma


• A Valid Maryland Driver's License with a driving record showing no more than 3 points


• Medication Certification by an approved DDA course must be obtained within three months of hire


• One year experience in ID/DD or related field preferred

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

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

Experience

Preferred

• 1 year(s): DSP or related experience preferred

Education

Required

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Driver's License

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