Direct Support Professional

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Monessen (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours (evenings/weekends)

Personal and professional fulfillment

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities in Monessen, PA.

The role focuses on developing daily living and social skills through structured activities and community engagement. This contract opportunity emphasizes compassionate care, flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and adherence to mandatory training.

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and willing to care for the well-being of others
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or 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

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

Willing to care for others

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

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 Workers.

LOCATION

Monessen, PA 15062

Date Posted: 08/14/2026

Category: Direct Care Services

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Title: Direct Support Professional

Class: One-on-One

Type: CONTRACT

Ref. No.: 1321225-1

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

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.