What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Kaleidoscope Family Solutions?
Location: Freehold, NJ 07728 Date Posted: 9/1/2023 Category: Direct Care Services Education: High School Diploma/GEDCome 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 requirementsREQUIRED 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 assignmentsADVANTAGES* Compensation processed weekly* Flexible work hours including evenings and weekends* Personal and professional fulfillment in an impactful roleKaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. is an EEO employer.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONCandidates 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 Professional Class: Direct Care Support Type: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099 Ref. No.: 1209079-153 BC: #KFS201Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. Contract Contact: NJ Careers Office Email: NJ@kfamilysolutions.org Office Phone: 443-583-3700 Office Address: 55 Princeton Hightstown Road, Suite 101, West Windsor, NJ 08550Each 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.