Direct Support Professional, Meaningful Day

Catholic Charities of Baltimore•Lutherville Timonium, MD

149d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides physical, social, behavioral, career, and personal support 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. 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.

Requirements

Driving (Agency and/or personal vehicle) is required for this position.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Minimum of 2 years of driving experience.
Valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence.
No state-issued restrictions on licenses that would impede driver’s ability to operate the vehicle as required by the Agency.
No more than three (3) points on their driving record.
Ability to drive multiple Agency vehicles following traffic rules and safety precautions.
Ability to secure people who use wheelchairs.
Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
Ability to stand for periods of time.
Ability to bend.
Ability to push wheelchairs.
Ability to provide physical intervention as necessary.
Ability to lift and/or transfer people.

Nice To Haves

Experience level will determine pay rate.

Responsibilities

Assists Job Coach by helping people practice work readiness and job-related skills.
Identifies and facilitates volunteer work that is meaningful with the proper level of assistance to meet each person's needs.
May include operating DOT vehicles and meeting specific requirements: Passing a DOT physical.
Maintaining a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Ensuring the Medical Certificate remains current and notifying the Agency if the Certificate is not renewed.