Direct Support Professional/Companion

Title: Direct Support Professional/Companion Location: Waterford, PA 16441 Date Posted: 08/01/2026 Category: Direct Care Services Education: High School Diploma/GED Class: Direct Care Support Type: CONTRACT Ref. No.: 1316805-4 BC: #KFS201 Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. Contract Contact: WPA Careers Office Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Office Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Office Address: 600 North Bell Avenue, Bldg. 2, Suite 240, Carnegie, PA 15106 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) Willing to 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 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr