Direct Support Professional

Apploi; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care in Mays Landing, NJ is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to a high-functioning adult with developmental disabilities. You will help this individual participate in the community and receive person-centered, respectful care.

The role emphasizes companionship, independence, and reliable, consistent support in home and community settings. Schedule is established, with driving requirements and a $17–$21/hour pay rate.

Qualifications

• Warm, patient and dependable.
• Able to reliably work the posted schedule.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Caregiving or DSP experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.
• Help the individual participate in the community.
• Support errands, appointments, recreation, volunteering, social opportunities, or other activities.
• 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

Warm personality

Dependable

Reliable schedule

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Caregiving experience helpful

Job description

About This Opportunity

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a caring, dependable Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to a high-functioning adult with developmental disabilities in Mays Landing, NJ.

What You’ll Do

• Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.

• Help the individual participate in the community.

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Warm, patient, dependable, and genuinely interested in building a consistent relationship.

• Able to reliably work the posted schedule.

• Comfortable supporting an adult one-to-one in home and community settings.

• Valid driver's license

• Reliable vehicle

• DSP, mentoring, education, recreation, human services, or caregiving experience is helpful but may not be required for this assignment.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.Pay: $17-$21/hourLocation: Mays Landing, NJDriving on shift: Required