Independence Mentor DSP

Kindly Direct Care; Metuchen (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care in Metuchen, NJ is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support for an adult with developmental disabilities. The role focuses on companionship, community involvement, and helping build independence in daily activities.

Schedule is 2–3 days per week, about 4 hours per shift, with driving on shift required. Pay ranges from $18 to $21 per hour, with in-home and community-based duties and reliable documentation with the Kindly team.

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive and have a reliable vehicle.
• Willing to work 2–3 days per week, 4 hours per day.
• Experience in caregiving or human services is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.
• Assist participation in recreational and community activities (movies, dining out, new venues).
• Support errands, appointments, recreation, volunteering and other community activities.
• Encourage independence, decision-making, and life skills.
• Complete required documentation and communicate with the Kindly team.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Community support

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a caring, dependable Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to an adult with developmental disabilities in Metuchen NJ 08840.

About This Opportunity

This high-functioning 23-year-old individual with autism is looking for a consistent DSP who can provide companionship, help them get out into the community, and encourage greater independence. This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys building genuine relationships and helping another person participate more fully in everyday life.

What You’ll Do

• Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.

• Help the individual participate in recreational and community activities, including going to movies, dining out, and exploring new venues and activities within the community.

• Support errands, appointments, recreation, volunteering, social opportunities, or other community activities as applicable.

• Encourage independence, communication, decision-making, self-advocacy, and life skills.

• Help the individual work toward goals identified in the service plan.

• Provide reminders, routine support, or light assistance as required by the case.

• Maintain safety and follow individualized support instructions.

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

What We’re Looking For

• Warm, patient, dependable, and genuinely interested in building a consistent relationship.

• Able to reliably work the posted schedule.

• Comfortable supporting an adult one-to-one in home and community settings.

• Reliable Vehicle required.

• DSP, mentoring, education, recreation, human services, or caregiving experience is helpful but may not be required for this assignment.

Schedule: 2/3 days a week 4 hours a day (Very flexible)Pay: 18-21/hr.Location: Metuchen NJ 08840. (Middlesex County)Driving on shift: REQUIRED