Direct Support Professional

Delta-T Group North Jersey, Inc.; Du Bois (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Fulfillment in role

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. in Nebraska is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to help individuals develop daily living and social skills, and to engage them in community activities to promote independence.

Join a dedicated team: you will support 24-hour training requirements, assist with driving individuals in the community, and provide reliable, interpersonal care on flexible schedules including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and care for the well-being of others.
• Background checks completed as part of the hiring process.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Flexibility to accommodate multiple assignments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Individuals as they develop and maintain skills to improve daily living and social skills
• Engage in activities with Individuals to live more independently within the community
• Maintain annual 24 hour training requirements

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Valid Driver's License

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)
• 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.