Direct Support Professional

Delta-T Group North Jersey, Inc.; Manalapan Township (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; 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. delivers community and home-based services to individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. We partner with families to set individualized goals that improve daily living and life experiences.

We are seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals who are compassionate, reliable, and eager to help individuals grow. The role offers flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, with weekly compensation and opportunities for personal and professional

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be compassionate and care for the well-being of others.
• Must have a valid driver's license and insurance.
• Must be willing to complete background checks.
• Must be willing and able to drive individuals in a personal car.
• 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

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

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 applying to this role 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.