Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Location: Boston, MA 02108
Date Posted: 05/24/2023
Category: Case Management
Education:
Come create a colorful difference with Kaleidoscope Family Solutions (KFS)!
We are looking for caring, compassionate people to assist individuals with disabilities as they work towards greater independence in their homes and in the community.
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
* 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
* Minimum of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
* Willing to comply with required policies, standards and regulations
* 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 have flexible availability
* Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
ADVANTAGES
* Flexible daytime hours
* 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: Direct Care Support
Work Type: PERMANENT ONLY
Ref. No.: 1248080-34
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:
Come create a colorful difference with Kaleidoscope Family Solutions (KFS)!
We are looking for caring, compassionate people to assist individuals with disabilities as they work towards greater independence in their homes and in the community.
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
* 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
* Minimum of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
* Willing to comply with required policies, standards and regulations
* 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 have flexible availability
* Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
ADVANTAGES
* Flexible daytime hours
* 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: Direct Care Support
Work Type: PERMANENT ONLY
Ref. No.: 1248080-34
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.
