Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Location: Chicopee, MA 01020
Date Posted: 05/24/2023
Category: Case Management
Education: HS Graduate/GED
Come create a colorful difference with Kaleidoscope Family Solutions (KFS)! Are you looking to build a new career in Human Services/Social Work? A recent grad or current student? Or maybe, you have the desire to try something new! If you have the desire to help and make an impact on the day to day lives of individuals with disabilities, this might be perfect for you!
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary role of the Direct Support Professional is to assist individuals acquire and maintain skills to improve their daily-living, domestic, adaptive, and socialization skills. Responsibilities will vary from case to case but may include:
* Supporting individuals learn, maintain or improve skills through their participation in a variety of activities of everyday life
*Assisting in the transition to independent living, finding resources such as housing, goverment assistance programs, and community resources
* Engage in activities with the individuals to allow them to live in the community, to live more independently, or to be more productive and participatory in community life
* Submit accurate and complete daily progress notes for each shift worked with individual
*Positions are part time/per diem to start but possible to build case load up to 30+hours
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
* Must be compassionate and willing to care for the well-being of others
* Minimal of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
* Willing to comply with required policies, standards and regulations
* Must be CPR/First aid certified, or willing to take required courses to become certified
* Must have a valid drivers license and existing insurance
* Must be willing to complete given background checks
* Must be willing to drive individuals in personal car throughout the community
* Must be independently driven and be capable of managing your own schedule and tasks
* Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
ADVANTAGES
* Flexible work hours
* Mileage reimbursement
* Personal and professional fulfillment in an impactful role
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. provides community and home based services to persons with physical disabilities, TBI, ABI and mental health disorders. Our team partners with family members and existing providers to create individualized goals allowing the team to help improve their life experiences.
Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Class: Case Management
Work Type: PERMANENT ONLY
Ref. No.: 1247577-40
BC: #KFS202
Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions Massachusetts, Inc.
Contract Contact: MA Careers
Office Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 774-331-8227
Office Address: 792 South Main Street, Suite 200, Mansfield, MA 02048
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions Massachusetts, Inc. (KFS MA) 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 MA) entity.
Date Posted: 05/24/2023
Category: Case Management
Education: HS Graduate/GED
Come create a colorful difference with Kaleidoscope Family Solutions (KFS)! Are you looking to build a new career in Human Services/Social Work? A recent grad or current student? Or maybe, you have the desire to try something new! If you have the desire to help and make an impact on the day to day lives of individuals with disabilities, this might be perfect for you!
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary role of the Direct Support Professional is to assist individuals acquire and maintain skills to improve their daily-living, domestic, adaptive, and socialization skills. Responsibilities will vary from case to case but may include:
* Supporting individuals learn, maintain or improve skills through their participation in a variety of activities of everyday life
*Assisting in the transition to independent living, finding resources such as housing, goverment assistance programs, and community resources
* Engage in activities with the individuals to allow them to live in the community, to live more independently, or to be more productive and participatory in community life
* Submit accurate and complete daily progress notes for each shift worked with individual
*Positions are part time/per diem to start but possible to build case load up to 30+hours
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
* Must be compassionate and willing to care for the well-being of others
* Minimal of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
* Willing to comply with required policies, standards and regulations
* Must be CPR/First aid certified, or willing to take required courses to become certified
* Must have a valid drivers license and existing insurance
* Must be willing to complete given background checks
* Must be willing to drive individuals in personal car throughout the community
* Must be independently driven and be capable of managing your own schedule and tasks
* Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
ADVANTAGES
* Flexible work hours
* Mileage reimbursement
* Personal and professional fulfillment in an impactful role
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. provides community and home based services to persons with physical disabilities, TBI, ABI and mental health disorders. Our team partners with family members and existing providers to create individualized goals allowing the team to help improve their life experiences.
Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Class: Case Management
Work Type: PERMANENT ONLY
Ref. No.: 1247577-40
BC: #KFS202
Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions Massachusetts, Inc.
Contract Contact: MA Careers
Office Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 774-331-8227
Office Address: 792 South Main Street, Suite 200, Mansfield, MA 02048
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions Massachusetts, Inc. (KFS MA) 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 MA) entity.
