Direct Support Professional; Tues-Fri F

Overview

Job Category
:
Direct Support/Care Giver

Requisition Number
: DIREC
008655

Location:

Gallagher Services, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA

Posted:
January 20, 2026
• Full-Time

Pay Rate
:
Pay Range $19.50 - $20 per hour (depending on years of experience)

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is 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 Tuesday–Friday, 1 PM–11 PM.

Gallagher Services supports adults with IDD 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.

• 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.
• Utilizes the Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) approach for prevention, intervention, teaching, and attending to behaviors.
• Assists with doctors’ appointments, emergency room, and hospital visits, and contacts on-call nursing appropriately while following HIPAA and maintaining confidentiality; reports critical issues 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 3 months of hire.
• Administers medications according to policies and procedures of Medication Technician Training Program/Certified Medication Technician (MTTP/CMT) curriculum, and applicable regulations.
• 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, bend, push wheelchairs, provide physical intervention as necessary, and lift or transfer people.
• Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and to observe and communicate with people supported.
• May be deployed to another setting during working times on a short-term basis or as an interim assignment. Works in community/home/work settings with 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 old, with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience, and a valid license issued by the state of residence; no license restrictions that would impede operation, and no more than three points on driving record.

• Ability to drive multiple Agency vehicles following traffic rules and safety precautions, including securing people who use wheelchairs.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers.
• Comfortable in an environment where patients/clients may not perform basic life duties.
• Understanding of basic concepts of personal care, housekeeping, and other care areas.
• Ability to relate to, empathize with, and show compassion for a variety of personalities.
• Writes clearly and effectively for reports, diaries, and other written communication.
• Ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform job functions; basic PC, web browsing, and Microsoft Outlook skills preferred.

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition advancement

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore to 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

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be notified of rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.