West Chester (Chester County)
On-site
USD 30,000 - 40,000
Full time
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Job summary
Join Kaleidoscope Family Solutions as a Direct Support Professional, where you will make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. The position offers flexible hours, personal fulfillment, and the opportunity to assist individuals in their daily activities. A high school diploma and a compassionate attitude are required, along with a valid driver's license.
Benefits
Flexible work hours including evenings and weekends
Weekly compensation
Personal and professional fulfillment
Qualifications
- Must have a valid Driver's License and existing insurance.
- Willing to complete necessary background checks.
- Flexibility preferred for individual assignments.
Responsibilities
- Assist Individuals in developing daily-living and social skills.
- Engage in activities for greater independence and community participation.
- Maintain annual training requirements.
Skills
Compassion
Organizational Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Education
High School Diploma or GED
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.
The individuals we support are in need of dedicated, caring, and reliable Direct Support Professionals eager to make a difference in their lives!
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 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.