One-to-One Life Skills Coach - In-Home & Community Support

Kindly Direct Care; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care in Elmwood Park, NJ is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support for an adult with developmental disabilities. You will help engage in community activities, promote independence, and follow the service plan with reliable documentation.

The role requires a warm, patient demeanor, ability to work the posted schedule, and a dependable vehicle. Prior DSP or caregiving experience is helpful but not strictly required.

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.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.
• DSP, mentoring, education, recreation, human services, or caregiving experience is helpful but may not be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.
• Help the individual get out into the community and participate in activities he enjoys, such as going to the mall, Target, swimming, and working out.
• 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

Companionship

Patience

Reliable vehicle

Reliability

Job description

Kindly Direct Care in Elmwood Park, NJ is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support for an adult with developmental disabilities. You will help engage in community activities, promote independence, and follow the service plan with reliable documentation.

The role requires a warm, patient demeanor, ability to work the posted schedule, and a dependable vehicle. Prior DSP or caregiving experience is helpful but not strictly required.