One-to-One Community Support Mentor

Kindly Direct Care; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

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

This role emphasizes person-centered support, companionship, skill-building, and daily living assistance aligned with each person's service plan.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient, dependable in one-to-one settings.
• Strong communication and ability to follow individualized instructions.
• Ability to complete required documentation and use mobile/online scheduling systems.
• Ability to complete background checks, onboarding requirements, 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 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 as defined by the plan.
• Follow individualized instructions within DSP scope and training.
• Maintain the individual’s health and safety and report concerns promptly.
• 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.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Follow instructions

Documentation skills

Dependable

Job description

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

This role emphasizes person-centered support, companionship, skill-building, and daily living assistance aligned with each person's service plan.