Direct Support Professional (Day)

divh2Direct Support Professional (Day)/h2pJob Category: Direct Support/Care Giver/ppPAY RANGE: $19.50 - $20 per hour (Depending on years of experience)/ppJOB SUMMARY:/ppBring joy and purpose to people as Direct Support Professional-empowering people with development disabilities to live vibrant, independent lives! Join a team where every moment makes a difference and every smile matters./ppAt Gallagher Services, we believe that every person deserves a life filled with meaning, independence, and relationships that matter. We are seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) who values people for who they are and is excited to walk alongside adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they engage in the activities they love and pursue their goals./ppWork Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30 - 4:30 PM./ppA Day in the Life:/ppYoull spend your days supporting a group of fun, vibrant individuals who enjoy:/pulliPlaying bingo and sharing laughs/liliWatching favorite movies and discussing characters/liliSinging along to music or relaxing with a favorite playlist/liliColoring, crafting, and creating art/liliReading books aloud or flipping through pages together/li/ulpThis group is looking for someone who is kind, dependable, a good communicator, and most of allsomeone who enjoys spending time with them. If youre someone who takes joy in building real connections and being present in the moment, youll thrive here./ppHow Youll Support:/pulliSupport community engagement, whether thats a walk in the park, or attending local events./liliBe a steady presence in important momentsfamily visits, milestones, or just a shared cup of coffee/liliAdvocate for each persons rights and help build their confidence and sense of self/liliKeep clear, respectful records to ensure continuity of care and support/li/ulpMinimum Requirements:/pulliMust be at least 21 years old/liliValid drivers license with at least 2 years of driving experience and no more than 3 points/liliComfortable driving agency vehicles and assisting people who use wheelchairs/liliAble to lift up to 75 pounds, stand for long periods, and provide physical assistance when needed/liliCompletion of Medication Technician Training Program (or willingness to complete)/li/ulpWhat We Offer:/pulliHealth, dental, and vision coverage/liliPaid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave/liliRetirement plan with employer contributions (403b)/liliA culture rooted in trauma-informed care, where every person is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect/li/ulpJoin Us! Be part of a team that celebrates each persons interests and strengths, and helps them live a full, connected life. At Catholic Charities of Baltimore, youll do more than provide careyoull become a trusted companion, a cheerleader, and a part of the family./ppCatholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer/p/div