Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Millvale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours including evenings and

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with daily living and social skills, helping them participate in community life.

This contract role emphasizes compassionate care, reliable scheduling, and driving clients in a personal vehicle. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, background checks, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient attitude for DSP role.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Background checks completed.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living and social skills.
• Engage in activities to promote independence in the community.
• Maintain training requirements and document progress.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Reliable

Driver's license

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15209

Date Posted: 09/01/2026

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)
• 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.

Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.

Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Class: One-on-One

Type: CONTRACT

Ref. No.: 1318448-4

BC: #KFS201

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.