Direct Support Professional - PRN

Catholic Charities of Baltimore•Lutherville Timonium, MD

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About The Position

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide quality living support—physical, social, behavioral, career, and personal—to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities living and working in the community. Gallagher Services supports adults in living the life of their choice, working, and participating in the community as independently as possible, using person-centered planning and the values of Catholic Charities. This is a PRN position serving locations in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Harford County. The pay rate is $20.00 per hour. The employee must be available to work at least one shift within a 90-day period. The role includes hands-on assistance with personal care and daily living, supporting skill development and independence, using Positive Behavior Supports, administering medications under applicable policies and training, maintaining required documentation, and helping ensure safe and well-maintained homes and agency vehicles. The position requires driving and may involve temporary deployment to another setting, changes in site or location, or remaining on shift beyond scheduled hours to provide adequate coverage.

Requirements

Valid health certificate meeting 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.
Corrected hearing and vision within the normal range to drive safely and observe and communicate with people supported.
Valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence, with no state-issued restrictions that impede driving as required by the agency.
Driver must be at least 21 years of age and have at least two years of driving experience.
No more than three points on the driving record.
Ability to drive multiple agency vehicles safely, follow traffic rules and safety precautions, and secure people who use wheelchairs.
Ability to maintain a safe environment for patients and coworkers.
Comfort working in an environment where patients or clients cannot perform basic life duties.
Understanding of basic personal care, housekeeping, and other care areas.
Ability to relate to, empathize with, and show compassion for a variety of personalities.
Ability to write clearly and effectively for reports, diaries, and other written communications.
Ability to use or learn computer systems and software needed to perform the position’s functions.
Availability to work at least one shift within a 90-day period.

Nice To Haves

Basic PC, web browsing, and Microsoft Outlook skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on assistance at home, including individualized support with transfers, bathing, grooming, dining protocols, and treatments.
Assist with and teach laundry, meal preparation, and other household skills.
Use the Positive Behavior Supports approach for prevention, intervention, teaching, and responding to behaviors.
Assist with doctors’ appointments, emergency room visits, and hospital visits; contact on-call nursing appropriately; maintain confidentiality; and promptly report critical medical, maintenance, staffing, or other issues to the supervisor.
Maintain knowledge of Nursing Plans of Care, feeding protocols, and safety practices and procedures, including universal precautions.
Complete required training within three months of hire.
Administer medications according to agency policies and procedures, the Medication Technician Training Program/Certified Medication Technician curriculum, and applicable regulations.
Attend Person-Centered Planning meetings as required.
Use agency case management software to accurately document relevant logs, including communication and diary logs, incident reports, goals and outcomes, and fire drill logs.
Support people in participating in daily activities and achieving greater independence through person-centered planning and self-determination.
Maintain homes and agency vehicles through seasonal maintenance and routine cleaning, and promptly report issues or concerns.
Attend and participate in required events, workshops, trainings, and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work at least one shift within a 90-day period.
Drive agency and/or personal vehicles as required and support the safe transportation of people who use wheelchairs.
Maintain a safe environment for people supported and coworkers.
Be available for temporary reassignment to another setting, site or location changes, or remaining on shift beyond scheduled hours when needed for staffing coverage.