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Direct Support Professional

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Altoona, PA 16602 Date Posted: 08/01/2026 Category: Direct Care Services Education: High School Diploma/GED

Direct Care Professional Summary
The clients we serve are seeking a Direct Care Professional to help assist with day-to-day goals and life skills. Experience in caregiving, education, or working with individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability, whether in a private residence or group home.

Direct Care Professional Duties and Responsibilities
* Assist Individuals as they develop and maintain skills to improve their daily-living and social skills. Assist your client with daily tasks and goals.
* 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 state mandated training requirements.

Direct Care Professional Requirements and Qualifications
* High school diploma or GED certificate
* Comply with state mandated 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

Title: Direct Support Professional Class: Direct Care Support Type: CONTRACT Ref. No.: 1296601-16 BC: #KFS201

Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. Contract Contact: CPA Careers Office Email: View email address on ziprecruiter.com Office Phone: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com 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 25 days ago
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