DSP, Residential (Weekend/Overnight)F

Pay Range: $19.50 - $20 per hour (Depending on years of experience)

About the Role

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide 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, working, and being involved in the community as independently as possible. The program is grounded in Person-Centered Planning and the mission and values of Catholic Charities.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on assistance in the home, including individualized supports in transferring, bathing, 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 HIPAA and maintaining confidentiality.
• 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 the 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 (e.g., incident reporting, diary entries, goal/outcomes, etc.), including Communication/Diary Logs, Incident Reporting, Goals and Outcomes, and Fire Drill Logs.
• 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 immediate reporting of issues or concerns.
• Attends and participates in all required events, workshops, trainings, and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Valid health certificate to meet current funding jurisdiction requirements.
• Ability to move and adjust a minimum of 75 pounds, stand for periods of time, bend, push wheelchairs, provide physical intervention as necessary, and lift and/or transfer people.
• Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and observe and communicate with people supported.
• May be deployed to another setting during working times on a short-term basis or as an interim assignment to ensure safety and well-being of the people supported.
• Works in the community in a home/work setting with either multiple people or someone who lives/works autonomously.
• May be required to remain on shift outside of scheduled hours and/or make site/location changes to provide adequate staff coverage.

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 license that would impede the 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.

Skills

• Ability to drive multiple Agency vehicles following traffic rules and safety precautions, including securing people who use wheelchairs.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers.
• Comfortable in an environment where 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.
• Ability to utilize, or learn to utilize, computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions.
• Basic PC, web browsing, and Microsoft Outlook skills preferred.

Schedule

• Friday: 11 PM - 9 AM
• Saturday: 9 PM - 9 AM
• Sunday: 9 PM - 9 AM

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision coverage
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition advancement
• Paid Parental Leave