Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Delta-T Group North Jersey, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly compensation

Flexible work hours

Personal fulfillment

Job summary

Delta-T Group North Jersey, Inc. is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves assisting individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities to improve daily-living and social skills, engaging them in community activities, and maintaining training requirements.

This position offers flexible work hours, including evenings and weekends, and provides personal fulfillment through impactful work.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and willing to care for the well-being of others.
• Completion of background checks.
• Valid Driver's License and insurance.
• Ability to drive individuals in personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in developing daily-living skills.
• Engage in activities to promote independence.
• Maintain annual training requirements.

Skills

Compassion

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.