Senior Direct Support Professional

Job Details

Description

Pay Range: $20.50 - $21 per hour (Depending on years of experience)

Gallagher Services supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living the life of their choice. They are supported in living, working, and being involved in the community as independently as possible.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Gallagher Services is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional who will provides (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 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 work schedule is: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (3pm-11pm)

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Sr. DSP assists Manager of Community Supports with the overall operation of the home (including training of new DSPs, attending PCP meetings, monthly paperwork, some on-call responsibilities, etc.).
• Additional medical needs – scheduling/monitoring appointments, MAR reviews and oversight, medication ordering and checks, etc.
• Completion of PCP reviews under the guidance of the Manager of Community Supports.
  
  

Education & Experience Requirements

• Associates Degree or experience on a 1:1 basis in lieu of education
• One (1) year of experience.
• Driving (Agency and/or personal vehicle) is required for this position. Driver 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.
• Medication Certification by an approved DDA course must be obtained within three months of hire
• One year experience in ID/DD or related field
  
  

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• 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.
  
  

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.