Direct Care Specialist: One-to-One Support & Growth

Kindly Direct Care; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Flexible scheduling

Opportunities to make a direct impact

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is hiring compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with developmental disabilities across New Jersey. DSPs work one-to-one in homes and communities, helping individuals build independence, confidence, relationships, and a fulfilling daily life.

The role is person-centered, with duties that may include companionship, community-based support, skill-building, daily living assistance, and transportation when needed.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient, dependable, and comfortable working one-to-one with an adult with developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow individualized instructions.
• Ability to complete required documentation and use mobile/online systems for scheduling and service records.
• Ability to complete all required background checks, onboarding requirements, and state/agency-required training.
• Reliable transportation and valid driving credentials when required for a specific assignment.
• DSP, caregiving, behavioral health, education, human services, CNA, HHA, or related experience is helpful, but not required for every opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful one-to-one support at home and in the community.
• Help individuals participate in meaningful activities, hobbies, errands, appointments, recreation, and social opportunities.
• Teach and reinforce daily living, communication, social, safety, and independence skills.
• Encourage individual choice, self-advocacy, community inclusion, and healthy relationships.
• Assist with routines and activities of daily living when required by the individual’s plan and the specific assignment.
• Follow individualized behavioral, medical, safety, and support instructions within DSP scope and training.
• Maintain the individual’s health and safety and promptly report concerns through the appropriate chain.
• Complete required service documentation accurately and on time.
• Clock in and out as required and maintain dependable attendance and communication.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, dignity, and respect at all times.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Dependable

Strong communication

One-to-one support

Education

CNA Certification (not required)

CNA/HHA experience helpful

Tools

Mobile scheduling systems

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is hiring compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with developmental disabilities across New Jersey. DSPs work one-to-one in homes and communities, helping individuals build independence, confidence, relationships, and a fulfilling daily life.

The role is person-centered, with duties that may include companionship, community-based support, skill-building, daily living assistance, and transportation when needed.