Direct Support Professional (DSP)

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

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to support individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities in Carbondale, PA. As an independent contractor, you will help develop daily living and social skills, engage in community activities, and promote independence.

Flexible hours include evenings and weekends, with weekly compensation. Requirements include compassion, a High School Diploma or GED, valid driver\'s license with insurance, ability to pass

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and willing to care for the well-being of others.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Willing to complete background checks.
• Valid driver\'s license and current insurance.
• Willing to drive individuals in personal vehicle.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Flexibility to accommodate individual assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Individuals as they develop and maintain skills to improve daily-living and social skills.
• Engage in activities to promote independence in the community and participation in community life.
• Maintain annual 24 hour training requirements.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Driver's license

Driving in community

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Location: Carbondale, PA 18407

Class: One-on-One

Type: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099

Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.

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

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.

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is an EEO employer.

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.