Life Skills Coach DSP Actively Hiring

Apploi; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals in New Jersey to mentor and assist individuals toward greater independence. This role emphasizes compassionate communication, reliability, and building trusting relationships within community settings.

Opportunities vary by location and assignment; pay and hours may include part-time or full-time shifts, with training and background checks provided. If you are patient, supportive, and community-minded, you may be a strong fit.

Qualifications

• Warm, reliable, patient and able to build trust with individuals.
• Excellent communication and sound judgment.
• Interest or experience in mentoring, coaching, recreation, or caregiving is a plus.
• Able to complete background checks, onboarding and training.
• Have reliable transportation and driving credentials when required.

Responsibilities

• Spend time in the community participating in recreation, exercise, errands, events, hobbies, volunteering, or other activities.
• Coach daily living, social, communication, problem-solving, and independence skills.
• Help an individual build routines, confidence, self-advocacy, and community connection.
• Support progress toward individualized goals while respecting 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.

Skills

Warm personality

Reliability

Patience

Trust building

Strong communication

Good judgment

Mentoring/Coaching interest

Background checks/training readiness

Reliable transportation

Driving credentials

Job description

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.