One-to-One Life Skills Coach (DSP) - Empower Daily Living

Apploi; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is hiring Direct Support Professionals to work one-to-one with adults with developmental disabilities across New Jersey, in homes and communities.

This person-centered role focuses on independence, confidence, and building meaningful daily life, with flexible part-time and full-time opportunities. You will be matched to assignments based on availability, experience, location, and strengths.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient, dependable, and comfortable working one-to-one with an adult with developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication and ability to follow individualized instructions.
• Ability to complete required documentation and use mobile/online scheduling systems.
• Able to complete background checks, onboarding, and state/agency training.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful one-to-one support at home and in the community.
• Help individuals participate in meaningful activities, hobbies, errands, appointments, recreation, and social opportunities.
• Teach daily living, communication, social, safety, and independence skills.
• Encourage individual choice, self-advocacy, community inclusion, and healthy relationships.
• Assist with routines and activities of daily living as per the plan.
• Follow individualized behavioral, medical, safety, and support instructions.
• Maintain health and safety and report concerns promptly.
• Complete service documentation accurately and on time.
• Clock in and out and maintain dependable attendance and communication.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, dignity, and respect.

Skills

Caring and dependable

Strong communication

Ability to follow instructions

Documentation and records

Background checks / onboarding

Tools

Mobile scheduling apps

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is hiring Direct Support Professionals to work one-to-one with adults with developmental disabilities across New Jersey, in homes and communities.

This person-centered role focuses on independence, confidence, and building meaningful daily life, with flexible part-time and full-time opportunities. You will be matched to assignments based on availability, experience, location, and strengths.