Experienced Direct Support Professional

Kindly Direct Care; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care in Phillipsburg, NJ is seeking an experienced Direct Support Professional for a higher-acuity one-to-one assignment. The DSP will provide close supervision, support a 33-year-old nonverbal individual with spina bifida, follow individualized protocols, maintain documentation, and communicate with the care team.

Schedule includes Saturdays; vehicle is required. Strong judgment, reliability, and the ability to follow detailed plans are essential for this role, which offers

Qualifications

• Experience in DSP, CNA, HHA, behavioral health or similar high-support role.
• Ability to follow detailed protocols and report changes.
• Must have reliable vehicle and be able to meet physical requirements.
• Ability to complete required training and competency requirements before working independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide close one-to-one supervision and safety monitoring.
• Support a 33-year-old nonverbal individual with spina bifida who enjoys music, shopping, going out for lunch, and socializing.
• 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

DSP experience

Reliability

Communication

Follow protocols

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is seeking an experienced Direct Support Professional for a higher-acuity one-to-one assignment in Phillipsburg NJ 08865. (Warren County)

About This Opportunity

This position requires a DSP with strong judgment, reliability, and relevant direct-care experience. The individual requires more intensive and focused support and supervision. 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 to a 33-year-old nonverbal individual with spina bifida who enjoys music, shopping, going out for lunch, and socializing. The individual requires assistance with daily activities and uses a wheelchair and shower chair. A caring and patient DSP who enjoys providing companionship and community support would be a great fit.


• 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.


• Reliable Vehicle Required.


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

Schedule: 8 Hours on Saturdays.Pay: 19-23/hr.Location: Phillipsburg NJ 08865.(Warren County)Driving on shift: REQUIRED