Experienced Direct Support Professional

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

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care in Cape May Court House, NJ seeks an experienced Direct Support Professional for a complex one-to-one assignment supporting a wheelchair-bound individual with ADLs, mobility, and community participation. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and strict adherence to care protocols in a fast-paced setting.

Schedule is 2-3 days per week after 3:30, with pay ranging from $17 to $21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in DSP, CNA, HHA, behavioral health, direct care, or a similar high‑support role.
• 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.
• Possession of a reliable vehicle and ability to complete training.

Responsibilities

• Provide ADL support and community-based assistance for a wheelchair-bound individual.
• Provide close one-to-one supervision and safety monitoring.
• Follow individualized behavioral, medical, health, and safety protocols.
• Support communication, routines, community participation, and independence.
• Use approved support strategies consistently and calmly.
• Report changes in health, behavior, functioning, or safety promptly.
• Respond to urgent concerns and follow emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and dependable communication with the care team.

Skills

Reliability

Communication

Judgment

Follow protocols

Adaptability

Tools

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is seeking an experienced Direct Support Professional for a complex one-to-one assignment in Cape May Courthouse, NJ.

About This Opportunity

This position requires a DSP with strong judgment, reliability, and relevant direct-care experience. The individual requires a lot of physical assistance, including help with his Hoyer lift, wheelchair, personal care, and community-based support.

Responsibilities May Include

• Provide an individual who is wheelchair bound and needs a wheelchair with ADL support, community-based support as required.

• Provide close one-to-one supervision and safety monitoring.

• 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 required

• 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.

• Possession of a reliable vehicle

• Ability to complete all required training and competency requirements before working independently.

Schedule: 2-3 days a week after 3:30Pay: $17-$21/hourLocation: Cape May Court House, NJDriving on shift: Required