One-to-One DSP Mentor for Adults with Autism | Flexible Hours

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

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is seeking a caring Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to an adult with developmental disabilities in Sussex County, New Jersey.

You will help the individual participate in activities at home and in the community, support daily routines, and work toward personalized goals. The role emphasizes reliability, patience, and a strong, compassionate relationship with the client.

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.
• Experience in DSP, mentoring, education, recreation, human services, or caregiving is helpful but may not be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.
• Help the individual participate in recreational activities, games, and community outings.
• 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

Reliability

Patience

Empathy

One-to-one care

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is seeking a caring Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to an adult with developmental disabilities in Sussex County, New Jersey.

You will help the individual participate in activities at home and in the community, support daily routines, and work toward personalized goals. The role emphasizes reliability, patience, and a strong, compassionate relationship with the client.