Direct Support Professional: Mentor & Community Coach

Kindly Direct Care; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work one-to-one with adults with developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey. This role focuses on mentoring, teaching, coaching, recreation, and helping individuals gain independence.

Opportunities vary by location and may include afternoons, evenings, weekends, daytime, part-time, or full-time schedules. The recruiter will discuss current opportunities that fit availability and location.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Empathy

Reliable

Communication skills

Good judgment

Mentoring/Coaching

Background checks readiness

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work one-to-one with adults with developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey. This role focuses on mentoring, teaching, coaching, recreation, and helping individuals gain independence.

Opportunities vary by location and may include afternoons, evenings, weekends, daytime, part-time, or full-time schedules. The recruiter will discuss current opportunities that fit availability and location.