Evening DSP: In-Home & Community Autism Support

Kindly Direct Care; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support for an adult with autism in Union, NJ. This role focuses on building trust, encouraging independence, and staying engaged in home and community activities.

The schedule is Tue and Thu, 4 pm–6 pm, in Cranford, NJ, with driving on shift required. Pay is $17–$21 per hour; reliable attendance and safe, compassionate care are essential to success.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.
• Help the individual participate in Community Based and In Home Supports.
• Support errands, appointments, recreation, volunteering, social opportunities, or other community activities as applicable.
• Encourage independence, communication, decision-making, self-advocacy, and life skills.
• 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

Patient

Dependable

Reliable schedule

One-to-one support

In-home/community settings

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support for an adult with autism in Union, NJ. This role focuses on building trust, encouraging independence, and staying engaged in home and community activities.

The schedule is Tue and Thu, 4 pm–6 pm, in Cranford, NJ, with driving on shift required. Pay is $17–$21 per hour; reliable attendance and safe, compassionate care are essential to success.