Caregivers needed near you - multiple locations available!

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation processed weekly

Flexible work hours including evenings

Personal and professional fulfillment

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is seeking caring Direct Support Professionals to join our team in Chambersburg, PA. This contract opportunity focuses on helping individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities develop daily living and social skills.

You will participate in community activities, drive clients in your own vehicle as needed, and complete required training. Flexible hours include evenings and weekends, with weekly compensation through our self-employed contracting model.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be compassionate and care for others.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
• Willingness to drive individuals in a personal car.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Flexibility to accommodate assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in developing daily living and social skills.
• Engage in activities to foster independence in the community.
• Maintain annual 24 hour training requirements.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Caregivers needed near you - multiple locations available!

Location: Chambersburg, PA 17201

Type: CONTRACT

Come create a colorful difference with Kaleidoscope Family Solutions (KFS)!!!

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. provides community and home-based services to persons with autism and intellectual disabilities. Our team partners with family members and existing providers to create individualized goals allowing the team to help improve Individuals' life experiences.

DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY

• Assist Individuals as they develop and maintain skills to improve their daily-living and social skills
• Engage in activities with Individuals to live more independently within the community and/or be more productive and participatory in community life
• Maintain annual 24 hour training requirements

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION FOR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

• Must be compassionate and willing to care for the well-being of others
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Must be willing to complete given background checks
• Must have a valid Driver's License and existing insurance
• Must be willing and able to drive individuals in personal car throughout the community
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Flexibility is preferred to allow more opportunity for individual assignments

ADVANTAGES

• Compensation processed weekly
• Flexible work hours including evenings and weekends
• Personal and professional fulfillment in an impactful role

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is an EEO employer.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Candidates submitting their resume also usually have experience or interest in other roles including Residential Aides, Direct Support Professional, DSPs, Care Givers, Aides, Home Health Aide, Mental Health Technicians, MHTs, Behavior Health Technicians, BHTs, and Youth Care Workers.

Each Kaleidoscope Family Solutions (KFS) office is separately incorporated. Registering on the Kaleidoscope web portal is not a guarantee that contracting opportunities will be available and/or located. Further steps are required to complete your registration with the appropriate legal Kaleidoscope (KFS) entity. Professionals contracting through KFS are classified and compensated as self-employed independent contractors.