Caregivers needed near you - multiple locations available

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Fulfillment in an impactful role

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities in Chambersburg, PA.

This contract opportunity involves supporting daily living and social skills and engaging individuals in community activities to promote independence. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license with auto insurance, and a commitment to background checks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Compassionate

Driving

Organizational skills

Communication

Flexibility

Background check readiness

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.