Direct Support/Caregiver

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Flexible hours

Fulfillment in an impactful role

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support/Caregiver in Scranton, PA to help individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities develop daily living and social skills.

You will engage in community activities, foster independence, and provide compassionate support while complying with background checks, driving responsibilities, and weekly compensation expectations. This contract role offers flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

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)
• 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

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

Compassionate

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Location: Scranton, PA 18503

Date Posted: 08/01/2026

Category: Direct Care Services

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Title: Direct Support/Caregiver

Class: Direct Care Support

Type: CONTRACT

Ref. No.: 1295592-16

BC: #KFS201

Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.

Contract Contact: NEPA Careers

Office Email: [e-mail]

Office Phone: [phone]

Office Address: 5000 Tilghman Street #330, Allentown PA 18104

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

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.