One-to-One Support Mentor: Build Confidence & Independence

Kindly Direct Care; Shrewsbury (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part 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. This part-time role involves accompanying the client to clubs, coaching life skills, and building routines for greater independence.

Schedule: Tue, Thurs 2:30-6:30, weekends flexible; driving is required. Pay ranges from $17 to $21 per hour, with onboarding and background checks required for employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring, coaching, education, recreation, behavioral health, disability support, or caregiving is a plus.
• Able to commit reliably to the exact schedule posted below.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Must complete onboarding, background checks, and training.

Responsibilities

• Spend shifts with a 21-year-old adult with autism and ADHD, accompanying to clubs and activities.
• Coach daily living, communication, social, and independence skills.
• Help establish routines and work toward individualized goals.
• Model problem-solving and appropriate communication; encourage 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

Mentoring/Coaching

Disability support

Rapport building

Driving

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. This part-time role involves accompanying the client to clubs, coaching life skills, and building routines for greater independence.

Schedule: Tue, Thurs 2:30-6:30, weekends flexible; driving is required. Pay ranges from $17 to $21 per hour, with onboarding and background checks required for employment.