Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation processed weekly

Flexible work hours including evenings and weekends

Personal and professional fulfillment

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals to provide care and support for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting individuals in achieving daily-living skills and engaging them in community activities to enhance their quality of life. Ideal candidates will possess a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and compassion for others. Flexible work hours and personal fulfillment are offered in this impactful role.

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and willing to care for the well-being of others.
• Willing to complete background checks.
• Valid Driver's License and existing insurance required.
• 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 in developing and maintaining daily-living skills.
• Engage individuals in community activities.
• Maintain annual training requirements.

Skills

Compassion

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Orwigsburg, PA 17961

Date Posted: 04/03/2026

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
• 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.