Part-Time Direct Support Professional — Community Companion

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

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a caring Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one companionship and support for an adult with developmental disabilities in Hazlet, NJ. This part-time role emphasizes dependable, consistent engagement and helping the individual participate in daily life in community and home settings.

Responsibilities include facilitating activities, attending appointments, and encouraging independence while maintaining safety and following the service plan.

Qualifications

• Warm, patient, dependable personality suited for consistent one-to-one support.
• Ability to build trust and maintain relationships with an adult with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support to an adult with autism and mild intellectual disability.
• Support the individual when behaviors arise and help manage routines.
• Assist with community engagement activities (mall, nail salon, appointments, walks, events).
• Support errands, appointments, recreation, volunteering, and social activities.

Skills

Companionship

Reliability

Communication

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a caring Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one companionship and support for an adult with developmental disabilities in Hazlet, NJ. This part-time role emphasizes dependable, consistent engagement and helping the individual participate in daily life in community and home settings.

Responsibilities include facilitating activities, attending appointments, and encouraging independence while maintaining safety and following the service plan.