Direct Support/Caregiver

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Mount Oliver (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation processed weekly

Flexible hours including evenings &amp

Personal and professional fulfillment

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support/Caregiver to assist individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities in community and home settings. This role focuses on developing daily living and social skills, and helping people live more independently in the community.

The position is an independent contractor opportunity (1099) with flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Training is ongoing, you’ll drive clients in your own vehicle, and you’ll be part of a team

Qualifications

• Must have compassion and willingness to care for the well-being of others.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Willing to complete 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 to accommodate various assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Individuals as they develop and maintain skills to improve 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 caregiving

Excellent communication

Flexible

Valid drivers license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15210

Date Posted: 09/01/2026

Category: Direct Care Services

Education: High School Diploma/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)
• 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

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.

Title: Direct Support/Caregiver

Class: One-on-One

Type: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099

Ref. No.: 1225853-206

BC: #KFS201

Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.

Contract Contact: WPA Careers

Office Email: [e-mail]

Office Phone: [phone]

Office Address: 600 North Bell Avenue, Bldg. 2, Suite 240, Carnegie, PA 15106

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.