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Direct Support Professional/Companion

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions

Title: Direct Support Professional/Companion; Class: Direct Care Support; Type: CONTRACT; Ref No: 1316805-1; BC: #KFS201; Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.; Location: Waterford, PA 16441; Date Posted: 05/13/2026; 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) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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