Experienced Direct Support Professional

Kindly Direct Care; Aberdeen Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care in Aberdeen, NJ seeks an experienced Direct Support Professional for a higher-acuity one-to-one assignment in Monmouth County. The candidate will provide close supervision, support daily routines, community participation, and safety within a structured plan.

The role requires driving, the ability to meet physical demands, and comfort with two dogs at home. Schedule includes Sundays 11:00 AM–3:00 PM and Monday–Friday 2:30 PM–6:00 PM; pay is $22–$24/hr.

Qualifications

• Experience in DSP, CNA, HHA, or direct care roles preferred.
• Ability to meet physical requirements and follow detailed protocols.
• Comfort with driving and community-based activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide close one-to-one supervision and safety monitoring.
• Provide support as required.
• Follow individualized behavioral, medical, health, and safety protocols within DSP scope and training.
• Support communication, routines, community participation, and independence.
• Use approved support strategies consistently and calmly.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in health, behavior, functioning, or safety.
• Respond appropriately to urgent concerns and follow emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and dependable communication with the care team.

Skills

Reliability

Communication

Judgment

Protocol adherence

Driving

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is seeking an experienced Direct Support Professional for a higher-acuity one-to-one assignment in Monmouth County

About This Opportunity

Seeking a patient, companion-like DSP for a 31-year-old blind individul with limited verbal communication. He enjoys getting out in the community and is friendly and easygoing. DSP will pick him up from his day program Monday–Friday at around 2:30 PM. Experience working with individuals who are blind is preferred. Must be comfortable with 2 large dogs in the home. The assignment rate reflects the complexity and expectations of this specific case.

Responsibilities May Include

• Provide close one-to-one supervision and safety monitoring.
• Provide support as required.
• Follow individualized behavioral, medical, health, and safety protocols within DSP scope and training.
• Support communication, routines, community participation, and independence.
• Use approved support strategies consistently and calmly.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in health, behavior, functioning, or safety.
• Respond appropriately to urgent concerns and follow emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and dependable communication with the care team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in DSP, CNA, HHA, behavioral health, direct care, complex care, or a similar high-support role PREFERRED.
• Strong reliability, judgment, communication, and ability to follow detailed protocols.
• Comfort with the specific support needs reviewed during screening.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the assignment.
• Driving required.
• Ability to complete all required training and competency requirements before working independently.

Schedule: Sundays 11:00AM - 3:00PM & Monday - Friday 2:30PM- 6:00PM Pay: 22 - 24/hr.Location: Aberdeen NJ, 07747Driving on shift: REQUIRED