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)
* 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 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.
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, is preferred. $17+ hourly and ask about the $250 contract signing incentive!
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, such as bathing and feeding.
* 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
* Willing to comply with state mandated policies, standards, and regulations
* 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
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, is preferred. $17+ hourly and ask about the $250 contract signing incentive!
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, such as bathing and feeding.
* 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
* Willing to comply with state mandated policies, standards, and regulations
* 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
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, is preferred. $17+ hourly and ask about the $250 contract signing incentive!
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, such as bathing and feeding.
* 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
* Willing to comply with state mandated policies, standards, and regulations
* 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
Come create a colorful difference with Kaleidoscope Family Solutions (KFS) as a Community Outreach Coordinator!
Part-Time position available
Community Outreach Coordinators are responsible for working with KFS personnel to improve community knowledge, establish and increase participation of the KFS individuals. families and community partners in its community outreach programs while raising awareness about KFS and its mission and vision.
The Community outreach Coordicator will plan and participate in events and serve as the liaison between KFS and the community during all events and activities. The Coordinator must have an understanding of the communities culture and be able to take advantage of opportunties for KFS individuals, responding to rto any challenges that may arise.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
*Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
*Minimum of 1-3 years experience working in a community based organization or equivalent responsible for planning and managing events.
*Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
* Conduct daily and weekly community outreach to ensure maximum participation for all activities including Peer Groups, Parent Support Groups and weekly activities and special events for individuals, families and agencies.
*Build marketing databases to ensure marketing event flyers, email messages, newsletters and information are being sent to all persons who should receive information such as KFS individuals, families, supports coordination agencies and followers of KFS on social media.
*Keep social media updated daily, including pictures, summeries of events and all future event details on an on-going basis.
*Ensure quality and attention to detail when planning and organizing major events to engage individuals in social settings to practice and improve social skills enabling them to live a life that is meaningful and move toward independent living.
*Run Peer Group activities in the following 5 catergories: Social Skills, Community Events, Career Readiness, Health and Safety, Independent Living Skills.
*Create flyers for every event to promote it, write press releases and create other outreach materials for events and seminars, including weekly newsletters with upcoming events and Zoom groups, monthly newsletters for all markets and the monthly "KaleioScoop" with pictures and updates on activities in all markets on what has been happening.
*Responsible for providing Direct Care Services for individuals receiving KFS services and work with individuals when needed.
*Organize community meetings, activities and events and manage all activites for Western Pa. The community sends in activities and the coordiator disseminates this information to all individuals, families, and community members via the database for asuch outreach. There could be multiple events running each day anywhere in the area.
ADVANTAGES
* Personal and professional fulfillment in an impactful role.
SALARY
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions is an EEO Employer
