Direct Support Professional; Evening​/Overnight

Direct Support Professional (Evening/Overnight)

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Pay Rate: $19.50 – $20 per hour (Depending on years of experience)

Description: Catholic Charities is a non‑profit organization with a diverse workforce of over 2000 employees of all faiths, ages and ethnicities who help to improve the lives of those we serve. It is the largest private provider of human services in Maryland, operating over 80 programs throughout the state, serving children and families, people living in poverty, individuals with intellectual disabilities, immigrants, and seniors.

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.
We are 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.
The work schedule is Saturday, Sunday and Monday 11 pm–9 am.

• Provides hands‑on assistance in the home including 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, contacts on‑call nursing appropriately while following HIPAA, and always maintains 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 three 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/outcome updates, communication/diary logs, 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 immediate reporting of issues or concerns.
• Attends and participates in all required events, workshops, trainings, and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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/transfer people.
• Hearing and vision within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and observe and communicate with people supported.
• May be deployed to another setting on a short‑term basis or as an interim assignment during working times.
• 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. Driver must be at least 21 years of age, have a minimum of two years of driving experience, and hold a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence.
• No state‑issued restrictions that impede driving ability; no more than three points on the driving record.

• Ability to drive…