One-to-One Life Skills Coach

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

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care in Fair Haven, NJ is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work one-to-one with an adult with developmental disabilities. You will help build confidence, routines, social skills, and independence while staying connected with the Kindly team.

The ideal candidate is dependable, patient, and able to follow a posted schedule; driving is required. Competitive pay ranges from $17 to $21 per hour and onboarding will include background checks and training.

Qualifications

• Reliable, patient, and able to build rapport with adults.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, education, or caregiving is a plus.
• Able to commit reliably to the posted schedule.
• Driving required.
• Must pass onboarding, background checks, and training.

Responsibilities

• Take a 21-year-old adult with autism and ADHD to clubs and engage him in activities.
• Coach daily living, communication, social, and independence skills.
• Help establish routines and work toward personal goals.
• Model problem-solving and healthy community participation.
• Support decision-making, self-advocacy, and confidence.
• Provide companionship and a consistent mentoring relationship.
• Maintain safety and follow individualized support instructions.
• Complete required documentation and communicate with the Kindly team.

Skills

Dependable

Engaging

Patient

Rapport building

Job description

Kindly Direct Care in Fair Haven, NJ is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work one-to-one with an adult with developmental disabilities. You will help build confidence, routines, social skills, and independence while staying connected with the Kindly team.

The ideal candidate is dependable, patient, and able to follow a posted schedule; driving is required. Competitive pay ranges from $17 to $21 per hour and onboarding will include background checks and training.