Direct Support/Mentors needed near you! Flexible schedule

Aimcareers; Downingtown (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours—weekdays, evenings, and

Personal growth and meaningful impact

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to help individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities develop daily living and social skills in community or home settings.

You will engage in activities to promote independence, support ongoing training, and contribute to meaningful, person-centered goals. Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, are available to fit personal schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and willing to care for the well-being of others.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must pass background checks.
• Valid Driver's License and current insurance.
• Willing to drive individuals in a personal car.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Flexibility is preferred to accommodate assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to develop and maintain daily living and social skills.
• Engage in activities to help individuals live more independently in the community.
• Maintain annual 24-hour training requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

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 also 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.