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Catholic Charities of Baltimore

Direct Support Professional (Every other Weekend) F

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Millersville, Maryland, United States, 21108

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Direct Support Professional (Every other Weekend) Pay Rate: $19.50 - $20 per hour (Depending on years of experience)

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

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Provides hands‑on assistance in the home 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.

Education & Experience Requirements

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 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 the driving record.

Ability to drive multiple Agency vehicles following traffic rules and safety precautions, including safe driving and the ability to secure people who use wheelchairs.

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 lift and/or transfer people.

Benefits

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.

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