Direct Support/Caregiver

Twyford Law Office; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions seeks compassionate Direct Support Professionals dedicated to helping individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities improve their life experiences. This role involves assisting individuals in developing life skills and engaging them in community activities, offering flexible hours and weekly compensation.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Compensation processed weekly

Personal and professional fulfillment

Qualifications

• Must be 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in developing and maintaining daily living and social skills.
• Engage in activities that promote independence in the community.
• Maintain annual training requirements.

Skills

Compassion

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.