Flexible DSP

Kindly Direct Care; Livingston (NJ); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional for a one-to-one opportunity in Union County, NJ. The role includes supporting a 21-year-old nonverbal individual in home and community settings, with a dog in the home. Driving is required, and the schedule is Tue 7:30am–2:00pm and Fri 2:00pm–9:00pm, with some flexibility.

Pay ranges from $19 to $21 per hour. The position emphasizes consistency, reliability, and safety, with onboarding, background checks, and training

Qualifications

• Able to commit to the exact posted schedule.
• Must be able to drive and have reliable transportation.
• Experience in direct support is preferred.
• Completion of onboarding, background checks and training is required.

Responsibilities

• Support an adult with developmental disabilities at home and in the community.
• Provide one-to-one assistance for routines and activities.
• Encourage independence and social engagement.
• Maintain safety and follow individualized support instructions.
• Complete required documentation after services and communicate with the Kindly team.

Skills

Dependable

One-to-one support

Patience

Reliability

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional for a one-to-one opportunity in Union County.

About This Opportunity

This can be a great fit for a college student, educator, human-services professional, caregiver, or someone looking for meaningful part-time work. Consistency matters: although the hours may be limited, the individual and family rely on the DSP to keep the agreed schedule.

What You'll Do

• Support an adult with developmental disabilities at home and/or in the community.


• Provide support a 21-year-old nonverbal individual. She enjoys being entertained and going out in the community for shopping, movies, parks, and other fun activities. Must be comfortable supporting someone with higher needs. One dog in the home.


• Encourage independence, social connection, and progress toward personal goals.


• Assist with routines and activities based on the individual’s needs.


• Maintain safety and follow individualized support instructions.


• Complete required documentation after services and communicate reliably with the Kindly team.

Qualifications

• Able to consistently commit to the exact posted schedule.


• Dependable, respectful, patient, and comfortable working one-to-one.


• EXPERIENCE PREFERED


• DRIVING REQUIRED


• Able to complete required onboarding, background checks, and training.

Schedule: Tuesdays 7:30am - 2:00PM & Fridays 2:00PM - 9:00PM (Flexible)
Pay: 19-21/hr
Location: Livingston NJ, 07039
Driving on shift: REQUIRED