Life Skills Coach & Independence Mentor

Apploi; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care in Parlin, NJ is hiring a Direct Support Professional to work one-to-one with an adult with developmental disabilities. Schedule: Mon 3:00 PM–5:00 PM, Wed & Fri 3:00 PM–6:00 PM; Location: Parlin, NJ 08859; Driving on shift is required; Pay: $18–$21 per hour.

Responsibilities include coaching daily living, communication, social and independence skills, establishing routines, and providing consistent mentoring.

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 Exact Schedule.
• Vehicle Required
• Able to complete required onboarding, background checks, and training.

Responsibilities

• Participating in recreation/exercise/errands/events/hobbies/volunteering with the individual.
• Coaching daily living, communication, social, and independence skills.
• Helping establish positive routines and work toward individualized goals.
• Modeling problem-solving, appropriate communication, and healthy community participation.
• Supporting decision-making, self-advocacy, and confidence.
• Providing companionship and a consistent mentoring relationship.
• Maintaining safety and following individualized support instructions.
• Completing required documentation and staying in close communication with the Kindly team.

Job description

Kindly Direct Care in Parlin, NJ is hiring a Direct Support Professional to work one-to-one with an adult with developmental disabilities. Schedule: Mon 3:00 PM–5:00 PM, Wed & Fri 3:00 PM–6:00 PM; Location: Parlin, NJ 08859; Driving on shift is required; Pay: $18–$21 per hour.

Responsibilities include coaching daily living, communication, social and independence skills, establishing routines, and providing consistent mentoring.