Independent Living Mentor DSP — One-to-One Support

Kindly Direct Care; Hopatcong (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care in Sussex County is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to a 23-year-old adult with verbal autism. You will focus on companionship, motivation, and enabling participation in home and community activities.

The role requires patience, reliability, and the ability to follow a service plan, with flexible 2 days per week, 4–6 hour shifts. Compensation is $17–$21 per hour in Sussex NJ 07461.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.
• Help the individual 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

Warm demeanor

Patience

Dependable

One-to-one support

Communication

Schedule adherence

Job description

Kindly Direct Care in Sussex County is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to a 23-year-old adult with verbal autism. You will focus on companionship, motivation, and enabling participation in home and community activities.

The role requires patience, reliability, and the ability to follow a service plan, with flexible 2 days per week, 4–6 hour shifts. Compensation is $17–$21 per hour in Sussex NJ 07461.