Direct Support Professional

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours (evenings & weekends)

Meaningful, impactful work

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Wayne, PA.

This contract position focuses on assisting individuals to develop daily living and social skills, with community integration and person-centered supports. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, willingness to drive clients in a personal car, and flexible availability including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be willing to complete background checks.
• Must have a valid Drivers License and existing insurance.
• Willing to drive individuals in a personal car throughout the community.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Flexibility to allow for different assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Individuals as they develop and maintain skills to improve 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

Compassion

Dependable

Excellent communication

Valid drivers license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Wayne, PA 19080

Title: Direct Support Professional

Class: One-on-One

Type: CONTRACT

Ref. No.: 1204577-190

BC: #KFS201

Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.

Contract Contact: EPA Careers

Office Email: [e-mail]

Office Phone: [phone]

Office Address: 950 E Haverford Road, Suite 100A, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

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)
• Must be willing to complete given background checks
• Must have a valid Driver's License and existing insurance
• Must be 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.