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Direct Support/Caregiver

$17 per hour
Temporary

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.

Location: State College, PA 16801 Date Posted: 06/03/2026 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 clients we serve are seeking dedicated and reliable Direct Support Professionals eager to make a difference in their lives! $17+ hourly and ask about the $250 contract signing incentive!

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)
* Comply with required policies, standards, and regulations
* Complete given background checks
* Valid Driver's License and existing insurance
* Willing and able to drive individuals in personal car throughout the community

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.

Title: Direct Support/Caregiver Class: One-on-One Type: CONTRACT Ref. No.: 1290434-10 BC: #KFS201

Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. Contract Contact: CPA Careers Office Email: View email address on contracts.kfamilysolutions.org Office Phone: Show phone number Office Address: Chambersburg, PA 17201

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.

Vacancy posted 15 hours ago
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