Independence Mentor for Developmental Disabilities

Apploi; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care in Mountainside, NJ seeks a Direct Support Professional to work one-to-one with an adult male in Union County. The role focuses on mentoring, coaching, and helping build independence through activities like library visits, walks, fishing, and computer learning.

The DSP will support daily living, communication, and social skills while maintaining safety and following individualized instructions. Driving is required, and onboarding and background checks are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Dependable, engaging, patient and able to build rapport.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, education, recreation, behavioral health, human services, disability support, or caregiving is a plus.
• Able to commit reliably to an agreed schedule.
• Driving is required.
• Able to complete onboarding, background checks, and training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in grocery shopping, library visits, community outings, and daily living activities.
• Coach daily living, communication, social, and independence skills.
• Support the individual with decision-making, self-advocacy, and goal setting.
• Model positive problem-solving, communication, and community participation.
• Provide companionship and a consistent mentoring relationship.
• Maintain safety and follow individualized support instructions.

Skills

Dependable

Engaging

Patient

Rapport-building

Driving required

Job description

Kindly Direct Care in Mountainside, NJ seeks a Direct Support Professional to work one-to-one with an adult male in Union County. The role focuses on mentoring, coaching, and helping build independence through activities like library visits, walks, fishing, and computer learning.

The DSP will support daily living, communication, and social skills while maintaining safety and following individualized instructions. Driving is required, and onboarding and background checks are part of the process.