Direct Support Professional

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Hourly pay $18-$20

Flexible hours

Personal fulfillment

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Old Bridge, NJ to support individuals with autism and developmental disabilities in community and home settings.

The role is an independent contractor 1099 position offering hourly pay between $18 and $20 with weekly compensation, flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and opportunities for personal fulfillment through meaningful care.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring toward others.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Willing to complete background checks.
• Valid driver6s license and insurance.
• Willing and able to drive individuals in personal car.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Flexibility in scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Assist Individuals as they develop and maintain daily living and social skills.
• Engage in activities 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

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Driving in community

Flexibility

Background checks

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)
• 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
• Hourly Compensation $18-$20.
• Flexible work hours including evenings and weekends
• Personal and professional fulfillment in an impacted 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: Old Bridge, NJ 08857

Date Posted: 10/01/2026

Category: Direct Care Services

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Title: Direct Support Professional

Class: One-on-One

Type: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099

Ref. No.: 1238473-122

BC: #KFS214

Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.

Contract Contact: NJ Careers

Office Email: [e-mail]

Office Phone: [phone]

Office Address: 231 Clarksville Road, Suite 2, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

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.