Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Hourly pay $18–$20

Flexible hours including evenings and

Weekend availability

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. seeks a Direct Support Professional for independent contractor work in Old Bridge, NJ. The role supports individuals with disabilities in developing daily living and social skills within community settings.

Responsibilities include engaging with individuals to promote independence, maintaining annual training requirements, and driving to community activities as needed. Compensation is paid weekly with flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Willing to drive

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Old Bridge, NJ 08857

Date Posted: 09/01/2026

Category: Direct Care Services

Education: High School Diploma/GED

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 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.

Title: Direct Support Professional

Class: One-on-One

Type: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099

Ref. No.: 1238473-121

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.