Direct Support/Caregiver

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. seeks dedicated Direct Support Professionals to empower individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. In this impactful role, you'll assist clients in developing essential skills and foster independence, while enjoying flexible hours and the fulfillment of making a positive difference in their lives.

Benefits

Compensation processed weekly

Flexible work hours including evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• Experience caring for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and existing insurance required.
• Willingness to complete background checks necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in developing daily living and social skills.
• Engage in community activities with individuals.
• Maintain training requirements.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15210Date Posted: 05/30/2025Category: Direct Care ServicesEducation: 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)
* 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.

Title: Direct Support/CaregiverClass: One-on-OneType: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099Ref. No.: 1225853-197BC: #KFS201

Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.Contract Contact: WPA CareersOffice Email: [e-mail] 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.