Experienced DSP - Ruchoma Persky

Kindly Direct Care; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is seeking an experienced Direct Support Professional (DSP) for a part-time, higher-acuity behavioral assignment in Lakewood, NJ. You will provide one-on-one support to an individual with developmental and intellectual disabilities, emphasizing empowerment, independence, and personal growth.

Responsibilities include close supervision, behavioral, ADL, and personal care support, along with following individualized protocols and maintaining accurate service documentation.

Qualifications

• Direct-care experience in DSP, CNA, HHA, or related field preferred.
• Reliable with strong judgment and communication.
• Willingness to work with individuals with complex support needs.
• Ability to meet physical requirements and complete training.
• Ability to follow detailed protocols and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide close one-to-one supervision and safety monitoring
• Provide behavioral, ADL, and personal care support as required
• Follow individualized behavior, 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

One-on-one support

Disability care

Behavioral health

ADL support

Documentation

Team communication

Job description

Experienced DSP

Job Summary:

Kindly Direct Care is seeking an experienced Direct Support Professional (DSP) for a part-time, higher-acuity behavioral assignment in Lakewood, NJ. As a valued member of our team, you will provide one-on-one support to an individual with developmental and intellectual disabilities, emphasizing empowerment, independence, and personal growth.

About This Opportunity:

We are looking for a reliable and compassionate DSP with strong judgment, relevant direct-care experience, and a willingness to work with individuals with complex support needs. This includes providing behavioral, ADL, and personal care support, as well as following individualized protocols and maintaining accurate service documentation.

Responsibilities:

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


• Provide behavioral, ADL, and personal care 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 is strongly preferred but not required for the right candidate


• 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


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

Schedule:

• 12:30-3:30 PM Monday-Friday

Pay: $19-$24/hour

Location: Lakewood, NJ

Driving on shift: Not required