What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support/Caregiver position at Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.?
Location: Tamaqua, PA 18252
Date Posted: 04/05/2025
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
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION FOR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
ADVANTAGES
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is an EEO employer.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Candidates submitting their resume 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.
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)
- 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
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 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.
Title: Direct Support/Caregiver
Class: One-on-One
Type: TEMPORARY
Ref. No.: 1293899-5
BC: #KFS201
Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.
Contract Contact: NEPA Careers
Office Email: NEPA@kfamilysolutions.org
Office Phone: 267-295-0320
Office Address: 2200 Hamilton Street, Suite 102, Allentown, PA 18104
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.
