Direct Support Professional (DSP) Actively Hiring

Apploi; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care in New Jersey is seeking caring Direct Support Professionals to provide one-to-one support to adults with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include hands-on care, companionship, and helping individuals participate in community activities while preserving dignity and independence.

Assignments vary and may be part-time or full-time, with pay that reflects assignment needs. Onboarding, background checks, and training are provided, and Kindly Direct Care is an equal

Qualifications

• Comfort providing hands-on personal care
• 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 or direct-care experience is preferred for higher-support assignments.
• Reliable transportation and driving credentials when required.

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

Companionship

ADLs assistance

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.