Direct Support Professional/Companion

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Allison Park (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities in Allison Park, PA 15101. You will help develop daily living and social skills in community and home-based settings.

We offer weekly compensation and flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, with a strong focus on meaningful impact and personal fulfillment in a rewarding role.

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 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

Compassion

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Allison Park, PA 15101 Date Posted: 10/01/2026 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
• 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 also 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/Companion Class: Direct Care Support Type: CONTRACT Ref. No.: 1316803-7 BC: #KFS201

Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. Contract Contact: WPA Careers Office Email: [e-mail] Office Phone: [phone] Office Address: 600 North Bell Avenue, Bldg. 2, Suite 240, Carnegie, PA 15106

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.