Direct Support Professional

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Avalon (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Personal and professional fulfillment

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. seeks Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities in developing daily living and social skills, in-home or in the community.

This contract opportunity emphasizes caring, reliability, and teamwork, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and weekly compensation. You will drive individuals in the community with a valid license, complete required background checks, and contribute to a supportive, EE0

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).
• Complete given background checks.
• Valid Driver's License and existing insurance.
• 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

Compassion

Valid Driver's License

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Background checks

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15202

Date Posted: 09/01/2026

Category: Direct Care Services

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Title: Direct Support Professional

Class: One-on-One

Type: CONTRACT

Ref. No.: 1319768-4

BC: #KFS201

Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.

Contract Contact: WPA Careers

Office Email: [e-mail]

Office Phone: [phone]

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)
• 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 Worker.