Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Catholic Charities is an organization that values helping others at any stage in their life, regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle. We place a special emphasis on helping those who are economically poor and the vulnerable. Catholic Charities is made up of multiple geographic and service-specific agencies. We are privileged to make a difference and love what we do . We value work-life balance and offer an extensive benefit package.

We are currently hiring for a Direct Support Professional , to work within our Catholic Charities Disabilities Services agency . As a Direct Support Professional , you would be responsible for :

• Assisting, providing and promoting independence in individuals’ daily treatment, care and services
• Administering medications accurately and in accordance with agency policy and procedures
• Maintaining a current knowledge base of the population served by the agency’s mission and their physical, health and emotional related needs
• This position is expected to respect the individual’s personal choice, lifestyles and their dignity to make decisions for themselves

Direct Support Professional Minimum Salary : $16.52 / hour or $18.52 / hour

Direct Support Professional Maximum Salary : $18.52 / hour or $20.52 / hour

Direct Support Professional Schedule : Full-time and part-time, morning, evening, and awake overnight shifts available

Qualifications :

Benefits :

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law :

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)