Direct Support Professional

2 months ago


Georgetown, United States Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLocation: Georgetown, DE 19947Date Posted: 10/22/2024Category: Direct Care ServicesEducation: High School Diploma/GED

Come create a colorful difference with Kaleidoscope Family Solutions (KFS)

The individuals we support are in need of dedicated and committed Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in the Sussex County area. We're looking for caring members in the community to work with individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Typical shifts are four hours, or less, between 8am - 5pm M-F. Ideal candidates are willing to work with multiple clients M-F. No weekends. Compensated weekly. Up to $18/hour based on experience.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary role of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to provide our clients with one-on-one Community Participation Supports to acquire and maintain skills and integrate into their community. This role will work on individualized client goals such as: improving daily-living skills, communication skills, and socialization skills.

Responsibilities will vary from case-to-case but may include:

* Identify and engage in community and volunteer activities geared toward increasing independent living.
* Help the client create a support system in their community (ex. local resources, hospital, businesses, public transportation, etc.)
* Teach daily life skills (ex. money management, grocery shopping, maintaining a household, etc.)
* Work with clients and their families to create individualized goals
* Must complete progress notes after each shift

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
* 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 have a valid Driver's License and current insurance
* Must complete a background check and drug screen
* Must be willing to drive clients in personal vehicle throughout the community
* Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
* Must complete safety training, CPR/First Aid training, and pre-service orientation training

KFS ADVANTAGES
* Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health
* Compensated weekly
* Choose opportunities that best fit your schedule as an independent contractor
* Ability to grow professionally

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. has been providing community and home-based services to persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities for over 20 years. Our team partners with family members and the state of Delaware to create individualized goals allowing the team to help improve their life experiences.

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions is an EEO
Employer

Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)Class: Direct Care Support Type: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099Ref. No.: 1290191-1BC: #KFS201
Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.Contract Contact: DE CareersOffice Email: DE@kfamilysolutions.orgOffice Phone: 302-241-0697Office Address: 32 W. Loockerman Street, Suite 108, Dover, DE 19904
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.

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