Direct Support/Caregiver

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Fulfillment

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals (Independent Contractor 1099) in the Pittsburgh, PA area.

The role focuses on assisting individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities to develop daily living and social skills in community and home settings. Responsibilities include engaging individuals in activities to promote independence, maintaining training requirements, and providing compassionate, reliable support.

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and willing to care for the well-being of others.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Willing and able to drive individuals in personal car throughout the community.
• Flexible to allow more opportunity for individual assignments.
• Willing to complete background checks.
• Valid Driver's License and existing insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals as they develop and maintain skills to improve daily living and social skills.
• Engage in activities with individuals to promote independence within the community.
• Maintain annual 24 hour training requirements.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location

Pittsburgh, PA 15210

Date Posted

08/01/2026

Category

Direct Care Services

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Title

Direct Support/Caregiver

Class

One-on-One

Type

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099

Ref. No.

1225853-205

BC

#KFS201

Company

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.

Contract Contact

WPA Careers

Office Email

[e-mail]

Office Phone

267-223-6380

Office Address

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

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.

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.