Compassionate Life Skills Coach – Direct Support

Apploi; North Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care in Monmouth County, NJ is seeking caring and reliable Direct Support Professionals to provide one-to-one support to adults with developmental disabilities. This opportunity emphasizes personal care, companionship, and community participation, with flexible assignments in the area.

Assignments vary by individual, offering both part-time and full-time options. You will help with daily activities, promote independence, and follow individualized care plans while maintaining

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Hands-on caregiving

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Kindly Direct Care in Monmouth County, NJ is seeking caring and reliable Direct Support Professionals to provide one-to-one support to adults with developmental disabilities. This opportunity emphasizes personal care, companionship, and community participation, with flexible assignments in the area.

Assignments vary by individual, offering both part-time and full-time options. You will help with daily activities, promote independence, and follow individualized care plans while maintaining