Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Upper Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Impactful role

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. in Upper Darby, PA is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals to work as independent contractors (1099) supporting individuals with autism and developmental disabilities in daily activities and in the community.

As a DSP, you will help build daily living and social skills, participate in community activities, and complete required training. Roles offer flexible hours and weekly compensation, with a strong emphasis on compassionate care and reliability.

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).
• Must be willing to complete given background checks.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and existing insurance.
• Must be 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Compassionate care

Driver's license

Excellent communication

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Location: Upper Darby, PA
• 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)
• Must be willing to complete given background checks
• Must have a valid Driver's License and existing insurance
• Must be 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 also 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.

• Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
• Class: One-on-One
• Type: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099
• Ref. No.: 1182476-15
• BC: #KFS201
• Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.
• Contract Contact: EPA Careers
• Office Email: [e-mail]
• Office Phone: [phone]
• Office Address: 950 E Haverford Road, Suite 100A, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

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.