Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Silver Spring (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Fulfillment

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. in Lancaster, PA is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities in community and home settings.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, driving individuals in personal vehicle, flexible hours, and weekly pay; eligibility includes HS diploma and valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have valid Driver's License and existing insurance.
• Willing and able to drive individuals in a 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 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

Compassionate

Driver's license

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexible scheduling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Silver Spring, PA 17575
• Date Posted: 09/01/2026
• Category: Direct Care Services
• Education: High School Diploma/GED
• Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
• Class: Direct Care Support
• Type: CONTRACT
• Ref. No.: 1317652-4
• BC: #KFS201
• Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.
• Contract Contact: LPA Careers
• Office Email: [e-mail]
• Office Phone: [phone]
• Office Address: Lancaster, PA 17601

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.

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.