Direct Support Professional

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly compensation

Flexible work hours

Personal and professional fulfillment

Job summary

A community service provider in Pittston, PA, is seeking passionate Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include helping clients develop daily living skills, engaging them in community activities, and maintaining required training. Applicants should possess a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and exemplary interpersonal skills. This role offers flexible hours to enhance work-life balance and personal fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and willing to care for the well-being of others.
• Willing to complete background checks.
• Valid Driver's License and insurance required.
• Valid Driver's License and existing insurance.
• Willing and able to drive individuals in a 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 in activities to promote independence in the community.
• Maintain annual training requirements.

Skills

Compassion

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Pittston, PA 18643 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.

Title: Direct Support Professional Class: One-on-One Type: CONTRACT Ref. No.: 1315081-1 BC: #KFS201

Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. Contract Contact: NEPA Careers Office Email: [e-mail] Office Phone: [phone] Office Address: 5000 Tilghman Street #330, Allentown PA 18104

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.