Direct Support Professional

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation processed weekly

Flexible work hours including evenings

Personal and professional fulfillment

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Ardmore, PA to support individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities with daily living and social skills.

You will engage in activities to promote independence and community participation, while maintaining required training and safety standards. The role offers flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, with weekly compensation and opportunities for personal and professional fulfillment in a

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dedicated to others' well‑being.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Clear background checks completed.
• Valid driver\'s license with insurance.
• Willing to drive individuals in the community.
• Strong organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Flexibility to accommodate assignments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional

Location: Ardmore, PA 19003

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)
• 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.