Experienced DSP

Kindly Direct Care; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is seeking an experienced Direct Support Professional for a higher-acuity one-to-one assignment in Lakewood, NJ. The DSP will provide close supervision, implement community-based activities, and follow detailed behavioral and safety protocols while supporting daily routines and independence.

The role requires reliability, good judgment, and the ability to drive the client in the community.

Qualifications

• DSP/CNA/HHA or similar high-support experience preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed protocols correctly and reliably.
• Willingness to drive client to community activities and meet training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide close one-to-one supervision and safety monitoring.
• Plan and facilitate community-based activities.
• Follow behavioral, medical, health and safety protocols.
• Support routines, communication, and independence.
• Report health, behavior or safety changes promptly.

Skills

Reliability

Judgment

Communication

Following protocols

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is seeking an experienced Direct Support Professional for a higher-acuity one-to-one assignment in Lakewood, NJ.

About This Opportunity

This position requires a DSP with strong judgment, reliability, and relevant direct-care experience. The 21-year-old individual is low functioning and requires in-home supports, with the goal of progressing toward community-based supports when the individual is ready. The individual engages verbally limited and has behaviors such as yelling and self-harm.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 community-based support, coming up with various activities to interest the individual.
• 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.
• Comfortable driving individual out in the community
• Ability to complete all required training and competency requirements before working independently.

Schedule: 12:30-3:30 PM Monday-FridayPay: $21-$24/hourLocation: Lakewood, NJDriving on shift: Required