Direct Support Professional

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Carnegie (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly compensation

Flexible hours

Job summary

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

As an independent contractor, you will work with families and existing providers to implement individualized goals and maintain annual training requirements, while driving in the community as needed. This role offers flexible hours, weekly compensation, and meaningful fulfillment from helping others

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring approach to others.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Willing to complete background checks.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Willing and able to drive individuals in a personal car.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Flexibility to accommodate varied 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 care

Driver's license

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Background checks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Carnegie , PA 15106

Title: Direct Support Professional

Class: Home Health Aide (HHA)

Type: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099

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

• Compassionate and willing to care for the well-being of others
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Willing to 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.

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.