Job detail

Direct Support Professional (PT)

Catholic Charities of Baltimore

#Patient Advocacy #Intellectual Disabilities #Developmental Disabilities #Direct Support Professional #Medication Technician #Healthcare Support #DSP #Trauma-Informed Care

Quick overview

Provide total care and daily routine support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Responsibilities include hygiene care, medication administration, housekeeping, and transporting clients to community events and appointments.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license and at least 2 years of driving experience. Physical ability to lift 75 pounds and a willingness to complete Medication Technician Training are required.

professional certificateHousekeepingCommunicationAdvocacyMedication AdministrationRecord KeepingPatient CareTrauma-Informed CareTransportationHygiene CarePhysical Assistance

Job description

Pay Rate

Pay
Range: $19.50 - $20.00 per hour (Depending on Experience)

At Gallagher 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

The work schedule is 20 hours/week, every other weekend 9 AM - 9 PM.

A Day in the Life

You’ll spend your days assisting with care to a group of people who enjoy

Hearing stories
Going out to eat
Attending community events

This group is looking for someone who is kind, dependable, a good communicator, and most of all—someone who enjoys spending time with them. If you’re someone who takes joy in building real connections and being present in the moment, you’ll thrive here.

How You’ll Support

This is a total care home. You will provide full support with daily routines such as total hygiene care, cooking, cleaning laundry housekeeping, transporting to and from day programs Drs. Appointments and medication administration etc.
Help promote independence
Be patient and respectful in action and speaking
Advocate for each person’s rights and help build their confidence and sense of self
Keep clear, respectful records to ensure continuity of care and support

Minimum Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old
Valid driver’s license with at least 2 years of driving experience and no more than 3 points
Comfortable driving agency vehicles and assisting people who use wheelchairs
Able to lift up to 75 pounds, stand for long periods, and provide physical assistance when needed
Completion of Medication Technician Training Program (or willingness to complete)

What We Offer

Health, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave
Retirement plan with employer contributions (403b)
A culture rooted in trauma-informed care, where every person is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect

Join Us! Be part of a team that celebrates each person’s interests and strengths, and helps them live a full, connected life. At Catholic Charities of Baltimore, you’ll do more than provide care—you’ll 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