One-to-One DSP Mentor for Autism Support | Flexible Hours

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

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care in Sussex County seeks a caring Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to a 23-year-old adult with verbal autism at home and in the community.

You’ll help participate in games, outings, routines, and independent life skills; maintain safety, complete documentation, and communicate with the Kindly team. Schedule: 2 days per week, 4–6 hours per shift. Pay: $17–$21 per hour. Driving on shift is REQUIRED.

Qualifications

• Warm, patient and dependable.
• Able to build a consistent, trust-based relationship.
• Comfortable supporting one-to-one in home and community settings.

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.
• 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

Empathy

Reliability

Schedule adherence

Communication

Job description

Kindly Direct Care in Sussex County seeks a caring Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to a 23-year-old adult with verbal autism at home and in the community.

You’ll help participate in games, outings, routines, and independent life skills; maintain safety, complete documentation, and communicate with the Kindly team. Schedule: 2 days per week, 4–6 hours per shift. Pay: $17–$21 per hour. Driving on shift is REQUIRED.