Direct Support Professional DSP Actively Hiring

Kindly Direct Care; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care hires Direct Support Professionals to work one-to-one with adults with developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey. You will mentor, coach, and help individuals become more independent and connected to their communities.

Opportunities vary by location and schedule, including afternoons, evenings, weekends, daytime, part-time, or full-time placements. You will follow individualized plans and maintain documentation while supporting meaningful activities.

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable, and able to build trust.
• Strong communication and good judgment.
• Interest or experience in mentoring, coaching, education, recreation, or disability services.
• Ability to complete background checks and onboarding/training.
• Reliable transportation when required by assignment.

Responsibilities

• Spend time in the community engaging in recreation, errands, events, or meaningful activities.
• Coach daily living, social, communication, problem-solving, and independence skills.
• Help individuals build routines, confidence, and community connection.
• Support progress toward individualized goals with respect for choices.
• Provide companionship and model appropriate communication and relationships.
• Assist with daily routines or other support needs per assignment.
• Maintain safety, follow plans, and communicate concerns promptly.
• Complete required documentation and maintain reliable attendance.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication skills

Patient & reliable

Background checks

Transportation ok

Job description

Looking for meaningful work where you can be a mentor, coach, and positive influence? Kindly Direct Care hires Direct Support Professionals to work one-to-one with adults with developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey.

Position Overview

This role is a strong fit for people who enjoy mentoring, teaching, coaching, recreation, community involvement, or helping another person become more independent. You do not need to think of yourself as a traditional “caregiver” to make an excellent DSP. The right candidate is dependable, encouraging, respectful, and able to build a consistent relationship.

What You May Do

• Spend time in the community participating in recreation, exercise, errands, events, hobbies, volunteering, or other meaningful activities.
• Coach daily living, social, communication, problem-solving, and independence skills.
• Help an individual build routines, confidence, self-advocacy, and greater community connection.
• Support progress toward individualized goals while respecting the person’s choices and preferences.
• Provide companionship and model appropriate communication and relationships.
• Assist with daily routines or other support needs depending on the assignment.
• Maintain safety, follow individualized support instructions, and communicate concerns promptly.
• Complete required documentation and maintain reliable attendance and communication.

Qualifications

• Warm, reliable, patient, and able to build trust.
• Strong communication skills and good judgment.
• Interest or experience in mentoring, coaching, education, recreation, behavioral health, human services, disability services, or caregiving is a plus.
• Ability to complete required background checks, onboarding, and training.
• Reliable transportation and driving credentials when required by an assignment.

Schedule & Compensation

Opportunities vary by location and may include afternoons, evenings, weekends, daytime, part-time, or full-time schedules. Pay varies by assignment and support needs. A recruiter will discuss current opportunities that fit your availability and location.

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