Direct Support/Caregiver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours including evenings and weekends

Personal and professional fulfillment

Weekly compensation

Job summary

A community care provider is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals in Allentown, PA. The role involves assisting individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities to improve their daily living and social skills. Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED, excellent communication skills, and a valid driver's license. This position offers flexibility with work hours, compensation processed weekly, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and willing to care for the well-being of others.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and existing insurance.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• 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 assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in developing daily-living skills.
• Engage in activities that promote independence.
• Maintain training requirements.

Skills

Compassionate care

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Allentown, PA 18101

Date Posted: 03/10/2026

Category: Direct Care Services

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Title: Direct Support/Caregiver

Class: Direct Care Support

Type: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099

Ref. No.: 1223970-153

BC: #KFS201

Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.

Contract Contact: NEPA Careers

Office Email: [e-mail]

Office Phone: [phone]

Office Address: 5000 Tilghman Street #330, Allentown PA 18104

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.