Direct Support Professional/Companion

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation processed weekly

Flexible work hours including evenings and weekends

Personal and professional fulfillment

Job summary

Delta-T Group North Jersey, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Pittsburgh to assist individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include supporting individuals in daily living, community activities, and maintaining training requirements.

Ideal candidates should have a compassionate approach, a high school diploma, and excellent communication skills. The position offers flexible hours including evenings and weekends, providing personal and professional fulfillment.

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) is required.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Individuals in developing and maintaining daily-living and social skills.
• Engage in activities with individuals for community independence.
• Maintain annual 24 hour training requirements.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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)
• 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.