Independence Mentor

Kindly Direct Care; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional for a one-to-one opportunity in Morris County, NJ. The role involves supporting a 23-year-old individual with a mild intellectual disability, assisting with daily activities, and accompanying outings in the community.

The candidate should be dependable, patient, and comfortable working one-to-one, with onboarding, background checks, and training provided.

Qualifications

• Schedule must exactly match posted hours.
• Onboarding, background checks, and training required.
• Ability to work one-to-one with an adult.
• Driving on shift is required.

Responsibilities

• Support an adult with developmental disabilities at home and/or in the community.
• Assist with community outings (shopping, hiking) and help participant enjoy activities.
• Encourage independence, social connection, and progress toward goals.
• Assist with routines and activities based on individual needs.
• Maintain safety and follow individualized support plans.
• Complete required documentation and communicate with Kindly team.

Skills

Dependability

Patience

Communication

Disability experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

About This Opportunity

We’re looking for a laid-back, dependable DSP to support a 23-year-old guy with a mild intellectual disability. He is very active and enjoys hiking, shopping, and spending time in the community. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys an active lifestyle, exploring the outdoors, and helping with everyday responsibilities such as staying on top of schoolwork, time management, and keeping his apartment clean. The ideal fit is someone with a calm, easygoing personality who enjoys being active and providing supportive supervision!

What You’ll Do

• Support an adult with developmental disabilities at home and/or in the community.
• Provide support with community outings, such as shopping and hiking, while helping the individual enjoy themselves and have a good time.
• 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 preferred.
• Able to complete required onboarding, background checks, and training.

Schedule: 8 hours per week. (Flexible schedule.)Pay: 19-22/hrLocation: Morristown NJ 07960Driving on shift: REQUIRED