Life Skills Coach DSP

Apploi; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is hiring Direct Support Professionals to work one-to-one with adults with developmental disabilities across New Jersey, in homes and communities.

This person-centered role focuses on independence, confidence, and building meaningful daily life, with flexible part-time and full-time opportunities. You will be matched to assignments based on availability, experience, location, and strengths.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient, dependable, and comfortable working one-to-one with an adult with developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication and ability to follow individualized instructions.
• Ability to complete required documentation and use mobile/online scheduling systems.
• Able to complete background checks, onboarding, and state/agency training.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful one-to-one support at home and in the community.
• Help individuals participate in meaningful activities, hobbies, errands, appointments, recreation, and social opportunities.
• Teach daily living, communication, social, safety, and independence skills.
• Encourage individual choice, self-advocacy, community inclusion, and healthy relationships.
• Assist with routines and activities of daily living as per the plan.
• Follow individualized behavioral, medical, safety, and support instructions.
• Maintain health and safety and report concerns promptly.
• Complete service documentation accurately and on time.
• Clock in and out and maintain dependable attendance and communication.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, dignity, and respect.

Skills

Caring and dependable

Strong communication

Ability to follow instructions

Documentation and records

Background checks / onboarding

Tools

Mobile scheduling apps

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is hiring compassionate, dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey. Our DSPs work one-to-one with individuals in their homes and communities, helping them build independence, confidence, relationships, and a fulfilling daily life.

About the Role

This is a person-centered support role. Depending on the individual and assignment, a DSP may provide companionship, community-based support, skill-building, assistance with daily routines, transportation support when authorized, and other individualized supports identified in the person’s service plan. Kindly works to match DSPs with opportunities that fit their availability, experience, location, and strengths.

Responsibilities May Include

• Provide respectful one-to-one support at home and in the community.
• Help individuals participate in meaningful activities, hobbies, errands, appointments, recreation, and social opportunities.
• Teach and reinforce daily living, communication, social, safety, and independence skills.
• Encourage individual choice, self-advocacy, community inclusion, and healthy relationships.
• Assist with routines and activities of daily living when required by the individual’s plan and the specific assignment.
• Follow individualized behavioral, medical, safety, and support instructions within DSP scope and training.
• Maintain the individual’s health and safety and promptly report concerns through the appropriate chain.
• Complete required service documentation accurately and on time.
• Clock in and out as required and maintain dependable attendance and communication.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, dignity, and respect at all times.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient, dependable, and comfortable working one-to-one with an adult with developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow individualized instructions.
• Ability to complete required documentation and use mobile/online systems for scheduling and service records.
• Ability to complete all required background checks, onboarding requirements, and state/agency-required training.
• Reliable transportation and valid driving credentials when required for a specific assignment.
• DSP, caregiving, behavioral health, education, human services, CNA, HHA, or related experience is helpful, but not required for every opportunity.

Schedule & Compensation

Kindly offers part-time and full-time opportunities depending on current individual needs. Schedules, locations, duties, and assignment rates vary by case. Recruiters will review available opportunities with qualified candidates before placement.

Why Kindly

• One-to-one assignments designed around the individual and the DSP match.
• Support from an experienced Case Management and clinical team.
• Required training and onboarding support provided by Kindly.
• Opportunities to make a direct, meaningful impact in the life of one individual and family.

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