DSP, Residential (Weekend/Overnight)F

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional who will 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.

Gallagher Services supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living the life of their choice. Adults are supported in living, working and being involved in the community as independently as possible. The Cornerstones of the program are Person-Centered Planning and the mission and values of Catholic Charities.

• →Provides hands-on assistance in the home including, but not limited to, 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.
• →Utilizes the Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) approach for prevention, intervention, teaching, and attending
  to behaviors.
• →Assists with doctors’ appointments, emergency room, and hospital visits, and contacts on-call nursing
  appropriately while following HIPPA and always maintaining confidentiality and reports critical issues
  (including medical, maintenance, staffing, etc.) immediately to the supervisor.
• →Maintains knowledge of Nursing Plans of Care (NPOC), feeding protocols, and safety practices and
  procedures including universal precautions.
• →Completes all required trainings within 3 months of hire.
• →Administers medications according to policies and procedures of Medication Technician Training
  Program/Certified Medication Technician (MTTP/CMT) curriculum, and applicable regulations.
• →Attends Person-centered Planning (PCP) meetings as required.
• →Utilizes the Agency Case Management Software to accurately document all relevant logs (i.e.: incident
  reporting, diary entries, goal/outcomes, etc.) including but not limited to; Communication/Diary Logs,
  Incident Reporting, Goals and Outcomes, and Fire Drill Logs, as outlined in policies and procedures.
• →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.

• 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.
  • Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers.
  • Comfortable in an environment in which patients/clients cannot perform basic life duties.
  • Understanding of basic concepts of personal care, housekeeping, and other care areas.
  • Ability to relate to, empathize with, and show compassion for a variety of personalities.
  • Writes clearly and effectively for reports, diaries, and other written communication.
  • Requires the ability to utilize, or to learn to utilize, computer systems and software necessary to perform
  position functions. Basic PC, web browsing and Microsoft Outlook skills 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 
• 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.