Community Companion DSP

Kindly Direct Care; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to an adult with developmental disabilities in Toms River, NJ. The role emphasizes companionship, community involvement, and helping the person participate more fully in daily life.

You will work the posted schedule, drive if needed, and maintain safety while following the service plan. The position pays $17-$21 per hour, with driving on shift required.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.
• Reliable, patient, and able to build a trusting relationship.
• Comfortable working with an adult in home and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.
• Help participate in community activities such as bowling and beach.
• Support errands, appointments, recreation, volunteering and social opportunities.
• Encourage independence and life skills.
• Complete required documentation and communicate with the Kindly team.

Skills

Companionship

Dependable

Communication

Job description

Kindly Direct Care -

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a caring, dependable Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to an adult with developmental disabilities in Toms River, NJ.

About This Opportunity

This individual is looking for a consistent DSP who can provide companionship, help them get out into the community, and encourage greater independence. This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys building genuine relationships and helping another person participate more fully in everyday life.

What You’ll Do

• Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.

• Help the individual participate in community activities such as going bowling and to the beach

• Support errands, appointments, recreation, volunteering, social opportunities, or other community activities as applicable.

• Encourage independence, communication, decision-making, self-advocacy, and life skills.

• Help the individual work toward goals identified in the service plan.

• Provide reminders, routine support, or light assistance as required by the case.

• Maintain safety and follow individualized support instructions.

• Complete required documentation and communicate reliably with the Kindly team.

What We’re Looking For

• Warm, patient, dependable, and genuinely interested in building a consistent relationship.

• Able to reliably work the posted schedule.

• Comfortable supporting an adult one-to-one in home and community settings.

• Valid driver's license and vehicle

• DSP, mentoring, education, recreation, human services, or caregiving experience is helpful but may not be required for this assignment.

Schedule: Mon & Thurs 7-9am
Pay: $17-$21/hour
Location: Toms River, NJ
Driving on shift: Required