One-to-One DSP & Community Companion

Kindly Direct Care; Berkeley Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a caring, dependable Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to an adult with developmental disabilities in Toms River, NJ. This role focuses on companionship, community participation, and promoting independence.

You will help the individual engage in activities such as bowling and beach outings, assist with errands and appointments, and document progress according to the service plan.

Qualifications

• Warm, patient, dependable and genuinely interested in building a consistent relationship.
• Able to reliably work the posted schedule.
• Comfortable supporting an adult one-to-one in home and community settings.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.
• Help the individual participate in community activities such as going bowling and to the beach
• Support errands, appointments, recreation, volunteering, social opportunities, or other community activities as applicable.
• Encourage independence, communication, decision-making, self-advocacy, and life skills.
• Help the individual work toward goals identified in the service plan.
• Provide reminders, routine support, or light assistance as required by the case.
• Maintain safety and follow individualized support instructions.
• Complete required documentation and communicate reliably with the Kindly team.

Skills

Companionship

One-to-one support

Reliability

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a caring, dependable Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to an adult with developmental disabilities in Toms River, NJ. This role focuses on companionship, community participation, and promoting independence.

You will help the individual engage in activities such as bowling and beach outings, assist with errands and appointments, and document progress according to the service plan.