Direct Support/Caregiver

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Fulfillment in impactful role

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. seeks Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities in developing daily living and social skills, while engaging in community activities.

You will maintain annual training requirements, drive clients as needed, and work with flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Weekly pay and a meaningful, impactful role are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and willing to care for the well‑being of others.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Willing to complete given background checks
• Valid Driver's License and existing insurance
• 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

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

Compassion

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to drive

Flexible schedule

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

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 that 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.

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

Requirements and Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and willing to care for the well‑being of others
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Willing to complete given background checks
• Valid Driver's License and existing insurance
• 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

Benefits

• 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.