Job Description:

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional within Gallagher Services.  

Schedule:

Monday-Friday: 7 A.M.-3 P.M.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and supports the medical and social needs of the people receiving services.


• Transport participants to and from Day Programs and act as an aide to the driver, when required. 


• Develop appropriate activities for general and individual program plans and according to the room schedule. 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED


• 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 driver’s license issued by the state of residence. There can be no state issued restrictions on the licenses that would impede driver’s 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


• 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.

Catholic Charities offers a competitive salary and benefits program.  

Catholic Charities’ policy requires employees in this position to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, which includes a process for requesting exemption.

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

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