One-to-One DSP: Empower Independence & Community Access

Kindly Direct Care; Garfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support for an adult with developmental disabilities in Bergen County. The role focuses on companionship, community engagement, and fostering independence, with emphasis on building a trusting, long-term relationship.

The position requires driving and a commitment to the posted schedule, with duties that include supporting daily activities, documenting progress, and ensuring safety and well-being in both home and

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.
• Vehicle required

Responsibilities

• Provide support for a 51-year-old man who is blind and has limited verbal communication; assist with community outings and activities.
• Help the individual participate in community outings.
• Support errands, appointments, recreation, volunteering, social opportunities, or other community activities.
• 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

Dependable

Compassionate

Patient

Communicative

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support for an adult with developmental disabilities in Bergen County. The role focuses on companionship, community engagement, and fostering independence, with emphasis on building a trusting, long-term relationship.

The position requires driving and a commitment to the posted schedule, with duties that include supporting daily activities, documenting progress, and ensuring safety and well-being in both home and