Community Mentor & DSP: One-to-One Support

Kindly Direct Care; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care in Elmwood Park, NJ seeks a caring Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to an adult with developmental disabilities. The role focuses on companionship, community participation, and promoting independence in daily life.

You will work Mondays and Wednesdays 8:00AM-3:30PM with pay of $22-$25 per hour. A reliable vehicle is required and in-home/community settings are involved.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving or DSP roles preferred.
• Ability to build trust and communicate clearly.
• Willingness to work in home and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.
• Help the individual get out into the community and participate in activities.
• Support errands, appointments, recreation, volunteering, and social activities.
• Encourage independence, decision-making, and life skills.
• Work toward goals identified in the service plan.
• Provide reminders and light assistance as required.
• Maintain safety and follow individualized instructions.
• Complete required documentation and communicate with the Kindly team.

Skills

Companionship

One-to-one support

Reliability

Communication

Education

Caregiving experience

Job description

Kindly Direct Care in Elmwood Park, NJ seeks a caring Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to an adult with developmental disabilities. The role focuses on companionship, community participation, and promoting independence in daily life.

You will work Mondays and Wednesdays 8:00AM-3:30PM with pay of $22-$25 per hour. A reliable vehicle is required and in-home/community settings are involved.