Community Support Mentor DSP Actively Hiring

Apploi; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is seeking caring and reliable caregivers and Direct Support Professionals to provide one-to-one support to adults with developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey. This opportunity emphasizes hands-on personal care, companionship and community participation.

Assignments vary by individual and may include ADLs, mobility support, supervision and routine assistance. Training, onboarding and background checks are required, with higher‑support roles paying accordingly.

Qualifications

• Comfort providing hands-on personal care as required by the assignment.
• Patient, respectful, dependable and attentive to health and safety.
• Ability to follow detailed support instructions and report concerns promptly.
• Ability to complete required background checks, onboarding and training.
• Reliable transportation and driving credentials when required by assignment.
• Prior DSP/HHA/CNA/PCA or home care experience is preferred for higher‑support roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting and meals as needed.
• Provide mobility support, transfers and safety assistance when trained.
• Offer companionship and help participation in community activities.
• Encourage independence by helping individuals do as much as possible.
• Follow care plans, behavioral and safety instructions with training.
• Observe changes and promptly report concerns to the appropriate team.
• Complete service documentation, timekeeping and required communications.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries and reliability.

Skills

Hands-on personal care

Patient and dependable

Follow detailed instructions

Background checks & training

Transportation with driving creds

Caregiver experience preferred

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is seeking caring and reliable caregivers and Direct Support Professionals to provide one-to-one support to adults with developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey. This opportunity is designed for candidates who are comfortable with hands‑on caregiving and personal support in addition to companionship and community participation.

Position Overview

Assignments vary based on the individual. Some individuals need assistance with personal care, activities of daily living, mobility, meals, routines, supervision, or other hands‑on supports. The goal is always to provide needed assistance while preserving dignity, choice, privacy, and as much independence as possible.

Responsibilities May Include

• Assist with dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, hygiene, meals, and other ADLs when required by the individual’s plan.
• Provide mobility, positioning, transfer, or safety support when required and when the DSP is trained and authorized to do so.
• Provide companionship and help the individual participate in community activities and meaningful routines.
• Encourage independence by supporting the individual to do as much as possible for themselves.
• Follow individualized care, behavioral, medical, and safety instructions within DSP scope and training.
• Observe for changes or concerns and report them promptly.
• Complete service documentation, timekeeping, and required communication accurately and on time.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, reliability, and respect for the individual and family.

Qualifications

• Comfort providing hands‑on personal care when required by the assignment.
• Patient, respectful, dependable, and attentive to health and safety.
• Ability to follow detailed support instructions and communicate concerns promptly.
• Ability to complete required background checks, onboarding, and training.
• Prior DSP, HHA, CNA, PCA, home care, behavioral health, disability-services, or direct‑care experience is preferred for higher‑support assignments.
• Reliable transportation and driving credentials when required by the assignment.

Schedule & Compensation

Part-time and full-time assignments may be available. Schedule, location, support needs, and pay vary by assignment. Higher-support or specialized cases may carry a higher assignment‑specific rate.

Kindly provides required onboarding and training and works to match qualified caregivers with individuals whose needs, schedule, and location fit the candidate’s experience and availability.

Kindly Direct Care is an equal opportunity employer. Employment and placement are subject to applicable program requirements, background checks, training, and assignment availability.