Independence Mentor DSP: One-to-One Support

Kindly Direct Care; Sparta Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care in Sussex County, NJ is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support for a 23-year-old adult with verbal autism. The role entails home and community activities, monitoring safety, and documenting progress for the Kindly team.

The position offers a flexible schedule of 2 days per week, 4–6 hours per shift, with pay ranging from $17 to $21 per hour.

Qualifications

• One-to-one companionship and person-centered support.
• Experience with autism or caregiving is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.
• Help participate in recreational activities, games, and community outings.
• 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.

Skills

Companionship

Patience

Reliability

One-to-one support

Job description

Kindly Direct Care in Sussex County, NJ is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support for a 23-year-old adult with verbal autism. The role entails home and community activities, monitoring safety, and documenting progress for the Kindly team.

The position offers a flexible schedule of 2 days per week, 4–6 hours per shift, with pay ranging from $17 to $21 per hour.