Direct Support Professional - Flexible Hours

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Schuylkill Haven (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Community-based work

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. provides community and home-based services to persons with autism and intellectual disabilities, working with family members and current providers to create individualized goals that improve life experiences.

We seek dedicated Direct Support Professionals to help individuals develop daily living and social skills in the community. The role involves engaging in activities to promote independence, driving individuals in personal vehicles when needed, and

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

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Driving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. provides community and home-based services to persons with autism and intellectual disabilities, working with family members and current providers to create individualized goals that improve life experiences.

We seek dedicated Direct Support Professionals to help individuals develop daily living and social skills in the community. The role involves engaging in activities to promote independence, driving individuals in personal vehicles when needed, and