Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions Inc
Location: Leominster
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Location: Leominster, MA 01453Date Posted: 05/24/2023Category: Case ManagementEducation: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 are interested in making a difference, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIESThe 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+hoursCLIENT'S 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 skillsDTG ADVANTAGES Flexible work hours Personal and professional fulfillment in an impactful roleORGANIZATION OVERVIEWKaleidoscope 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 ManagerWork Type: PERMANENT ONLYRef. No.: -38BC: Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions Massachusetts, Inc.Contract Contact: MA CareersOffice Email: Office Phone: Office Address: 792 South Main Street, Suite 200, Mansfield, MA 02048Kaleidoscope 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.

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