Direct Support Professional (FT) Job at Kaleidoscope ABA
The primary role of the Direct Support Specialist is to provide care and support to individuals with suffering from mental illness in a non-residential setting.
- Provide instruction and reinforce personal care/hygiene tasks, community living, communication, and socialization skills
- Implement person-centered activities and goals that create and maintain a supportive environment
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation including progress notes and reports that meet State and federal requirements
Location and Hours:
- Center and home-based opportunities throughout New Jersey, Massachusetts, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.
- Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities are available.
Required Experience and Education:
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience with children
- Must hold a valid Driver’s License, have reliable transportation, and have the ability to travel up to (1) hour from your residence to provide services to clients, if applicable.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- All new hires will need to submit proof of vaccination upon hire or must submit negative weekly COVID tests.
- It is an essential function to be able to meet the rigorous demands of the job, which may include long periods of standing, sitting, following, pushing/pulling equipment, and/or lifting.
- Candidates must possess the ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and spend time on their feet as well as an ability to lift items to 50 lbs on occasion.
Note: This role requires the ability to spend a significant amount of time crouching, crawling, and engaging with children on the floor or standing for long periods.
Key Benefits and Advantages:
- Work with a committed agency with an 18-year unbelievable track record of service and advancement.
- Highly competitive compensation based on your education and experience.
- In-home positions with mileage reimbursement.
- Full-Time Employees enjoy.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (United).
- PTO: Sick and Vacation Days.
- Eight Paid Holidays.
- STD, LTD, Life, 401k, and More.
- Weekly Pay each Thursday.
- BCBA Supervision Hours for RBTs.
Kaleidoscope ABA Therapy Services is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About Kaleidoscope ABA:
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions (KFS) is privately owned and has been providing services to individuals with disabilities since 2004. Since our inception, KFS has focused on in-home and in-community services that promote the healthy development of children, adults, and families through one-on-one behavioral, educational, and daily-living supports. KFS helps individuals become independent, integrated and productive members of their community and allows them to lead everyday lives. KFS has grown to become a multi-state provider with over 15 years of experience in the field of disabilities. We have become a leader in this field by focusing on one key principle that distinguishes our services: Person-Centered Treatment. Starting in 2019 Kaleidoscope ABA Services began providing ABA Therapy treatment in-homes as well as in our centers. The evidence-based history of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy has proven it to be a best practice model used to support and provide effective treatment to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as other behavioral and developmental disabilities. Treatment is provided individually and in small settings to create the most impact and learning opportunities for children. Helping your child develop independence and grow into adulthood is our whole life. We strive to provide both individual and community support to your family through advocacy, offering free parent support groups and by connecting you with resources beyond our own organization. You will find strength through our local and national network of individuals and families that are part of the Kaleidoscope family and embody the Kaleidoscope ABA Way.
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