Community Companion - Andrea Fischman

Kindly Direct Care; Union Beach (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional to assist a 51-year-old individual with a mild intellectual disability in Middlesex County. This one-to-one companionship role includes emotional support, outings, and transportation to appointments, with a schedule of 3 days per week from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Old Bridge (08857).

The position involves helping with routines, light cooking, grocery shopping, and engaging in activities that promote independence and personal

Qualifications

• Able to consistently commit to the exact posted schedule.
• Dependable, respectful, patient, and comfortable working one-to-one.
• Experience preferred
• Able to complete required onboarding, background checks, and training.

Responsibilities

• Support an adult with developmental disabilities at home and/or in the community.
• Encourage independence, social connection, and progress toward personal goals.
• Assist with routines and activities based on the individual’s needs.
• Maintain safety and follow individualized support instructions.
• Complete required documentation after services and communicate reliably with the Kindly team.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Dependable

One-on-one care

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional for a one-to-one opportunity in Middlesex County.

About This Opportunity

We are looking for a caring, compassionate DSP to support a 51-year-old individual with a mild intellectual disability. They are looking for companionship, emotional support, and someone to enjoy outings with, such as going to the mall. Responsibilities include helping around the house, grocery shopping, light cooking, spending quality time together, and providing transportation to appointments.

What You’ll Do

• Support an adult with developmental disabilities at home and/or in the community.
• Encourage independence, social connection, and progress toward personal goals.
• Assist with routines and activities based on the individual’s needs.
• Maintain safety and follow individualized support instructions.
• Complete required documentation after services and communicate reliably with the Kindly team.

Qualifications

• Able to consistently commit to the exact posted schedule.
• Dependable, respectful, patient, and comfortable working one-to-one.
• Experience preffered
• Able to complete required onboarding, background checks, and training.

Schedule: 3 days a week 3:00PM -7:00PMPay: 18-22/hrLocation: Old Bridge NJ 08857Driving on shift: REQUIRED