Community Companion & Independence Coach

Kindly Direct Care; Netcong (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one companionship and care for a 22-year-old woman with autism who is nonverbal in Budd Lake/Morris County, New Jersey. You will help with communication, meals, and daily routines, while encouraging independence and engaging activities.

The role includes accompanying her on community outings, assisting with appointments and daily living skills, maintaining safety, following service plans, documenting progress, and

Qualifications

• Warm, patient, dependable and genuinely caring.
• Valid driver license required for driving on shift.
• DSP or caregiving experience is helpful but not always required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.
• Help the individual participate in community outings.
• 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.

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one companionship and care for a 22-year-old woman with autism who is nonverbal in Budd Lake/Morris County, New Jersey. You will help with communication, meals, and daily routines, while encouraging independence and engaging activities.

The role includes accompanying her on community outings, assisting with appointments and daily living skills, maintaining safety, following service plans, documenting progress, and