Community Companion: One-to-One Support & Independence

Kindly Direct Care; Metuchen (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is seeking a caring Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to an adult with developmental disabilities in Metuchen, New Jersey. This role emphasizes building trusting relationships and helping the individual participate more fully in everyday life.

You will support outings, community activities, and daily routines, while following the service plan and maintaining safety.

Qualifications

• DSP, mentoring, education, recreation, human services, or caregiving experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.
• Help the individual participate in recreational and community activities, including going to movies, dining out, and exploring new venues.
• 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.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Reliability

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is seeking a caring Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to an adult with developmental disabilities in Metuchen, New Jersey. This role emphasizes building trusting relationships and helping the individual participate more fully in everyday life.

You will support outings, community activities, and daily routines, while following the service plan and maintaining safety.