Part Time Community Provider

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

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support for an adult with autism in Union, NJ. This role focuses on building trust, encouraging independence, and staying engaged in home and community activities.

The schedule is Tue and Thu, 4 pm–6 pm, in Cranford, NJ, with driving on shift required. Pay is $17–$21 per hour; reliable attendance and safe, compassionate care are essential to success.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.
• Help the individual participate in Community Based and In Home Supports.
• Support errands, appointments, recreation, volunteering, social opportunities, or other community activities as applicable.
• Encourage independence, communication, decision-making, self-advocacy, and life skills.
• 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

Warm

Patient

Dependable

Reliable schedule

One-to-one support

In-home/community settings

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a caring, dependable Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to an adult with developmental disabilities in Union, NJ.

About This Opportunity

This individual is looking for a RELIABLE and committed DSP who can provide companionship, for a 25 year old individual with Autism. DSP will be supportive, encouraging, and attentive to the individual’s needs, helping them stay engaged, build independence, and enjoy meaningful experiences at home and in the community.

What You’ll Do

• Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.

• Help the individual participate in Community Based and In Home Supports.

• Support errands, appointments, recreation, volunteering, social opportunities, or other community activities as applicable.

• Encourage independence, communication, decision-making, self-advocacy, and life skills.

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 4 pm - 6 pm - with potential for more hours Pay: $17 - $21/hr Location: Cranford, NJ Driving on shift: REQUIRED