Direct Care Worker

Fenningham, Dempster & Coval LLP; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities in improving their daily living and social skills. The ideal candidates will have a passion for helping others and a flexible schedule, ready to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Weekly compensation

Flexible work hours including evenings and weekends

Personal and professional fulfillment

Qualifications

• Compassionate and willing to care for others.
• Valid Driver's License and insurance required.
• Ability to drive individuals in a personal car.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.