Life Skills Coach DSP — Empower Independence & Community

Kindly Direct Care; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to an adult with developmental disabilities in Elmwood Park, NJ 07407.

You will offer companionship, facilitate community participation, and support independence in daily activities. A reliable vehicle is required, and the role uses a part-time schedule (Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM) with pay ranging from $22 to $25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Warm, patient and dependable; builds consistent relationships.
• Able to work the posted schedule.
• Comfortable supporting an adult in home and community settings.
• Reliable vehicle is required.
• Experience in DSP, mentoring, education, recreation, human services, or caregiving is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.
• Help the individual engage in community activities and errands.
• Support goal attainment per the service plan.
• Provide reminders and routine support as needed.
• Maintain safety and follow instructions in the plan.

Skills

Companionship

One-to-one support

Community participation

Reliability

Driving

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to an adult with developmental disabilities in Elmwood Park, NJ 07407.

You will offer companionship, facilitate community participation, and support independence in daily activities. A reliable vehicle is required, and the role uses a part-time schedule (Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM) with pay ranging from $22 to $25 per hour.