Independence Mentor DSP Actively Hiring

Kindly Direct Care; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is hiring Direct Support Professionals to work one-to-one with adults with developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey. The role emphasizes mentoring, coaching, and fostering independence in community settings.

You’ll be involved in recreation, daily living skills, and building routines while ensuring safety and respectful communication. Opportunities vary by location with schedules that may include afternoons, evenings, weekends, part-time or full-time.

Qualifications

• Warm, reliable, patient; capable of building trust.
• Strong communication and good judgment.
• Interest or experience in mentoring, coaching, or human services.
• Able to complete background checks, onboarding, and training.
• Reliable transportation and driving credentials when required.

Responsibilities

• Spend time in the community participating in recreation and events.
• Coach daily living, social, and independence skills.
• Help build routines, confidence, and community connection.
• Support progress toward individualized goals with respect for choices.
• Provide companionship and model appropriate communication.
• Complete required documentation and maintain attendance.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience & trust

Mentoring/education interest

Background checks & training

Reliable transportation

Job description

Looking for meaningful work where you can be a mentor, coach, and positive influence? Kindly Direct Care hires Direct Support Professionals to work one-to-one with adults with developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey.

Position Overview

This role is a strong fit for people who enjoy mentoring, teaching, coaching, recreation, community involvement, or helping another person become more independent. You do not need to think of yourself as a traditional “caregiver” to make an excellent DSP. The right candidate is dependable, encouraging, respectful, and able to build a consistent relationship.

What You May Do

• Spend time in the community participating in recreation, exercise, errands, events, hobbies, volunteering, or other meaningful activities.
• Coach daily living, social, communication, problem-solving, and independence skills.
• Help an individual build routines, confidence, self-advocacy, and greater community connection.
• Support progress toward individualized goals while respecting the person’s choices and preferences.
• Provide companionship and model appropriate communication and relationships.
• Assist with daily routines or other support needs depending on the assignment.
• Maintain safety, follow individualized support instructions, and communicate concerns promptly.
• Complete required documentation and maintain reliable attendance and communication.

Qualifications

• Warm, reliable, patient, and able to build trust.
• Strong communication skills and good judgment.
• Interest or experience in mentoring, coaching, education, recreation, behavioral health, human services, disability services, or caregiving is a plus.
• Ability to complete required background checks, onboarding, and training.
• Reliable transportation and driving credentials when required by an assignment.

Schedule & Compensation

Opportunities vary by location and may include afternoons, evenings, weekends, daytime, part-time, or full-time schedules. Pay varies by assignment and support needs. A recruiter will discuss current opportunities that fit your availability and location.

Kindly Direct Care is an equal opportunity employer. Employment and placement are subject to applicable program requirements, background checks, training, and assignment availability.