Catholic Charities of Baltimore is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional for the Day Program within Gallagher Services.
Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Core Responsibilities:
Assists Job Coach by helping people practice work readiness and job-related skills. • Identifies and facilitates volunteer work that is meaningful with the proper level of assistance to meet each persons’ needs.
Provides hands-on assistance in the day program 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 doctors’ appointments, emergency room, and hospital visits, and contacts on-call nursing appropriately.
Administers medications according to policies and procedures of Medication technician Training Program/Certified Medication Technician (MTTP/CMT) curriculum, and applicant regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
Day Services DSP position may include operating DOT vehicles and meeting the following specific requirements: Passing a DOT physical o A current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations may be required at time of hire. Employee is responsible for ensuring that the Medical Certificate remains current and will notify the Agency if the Certificate is not renewed.
Catholic Charities’ policy requires employees in this position to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, which includes a process for requesting exemption.
Catholic Charities offers a competitive salary and benefits program.
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
