Part-Time Direct Support Professional - Julie Lashen

Apploi; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care in Hillsborough, NJ is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support for a 24-year-old adult with autism in home and community settings.

The role emphasizes helping the individual gain independence, maintain safety, and participate in daily activities with a supportive, calm presence. Schedule includes Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, and a reliable vehicle is required for on-site duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to consistently commit to the posted schedule.
• Dependable, respectful, patient, and comfortable working one-to-one.
• Experience preferred.
• Reliable vehicle required.
• Able to complete onboarding, background checks and training.

Responsibilities

• Support an adult with developmental disabilities at home and/or in the community.
• Provide companionship and engage in activities with a 24-year-old autistic adult.
• Encourage independence, social connection, and progress toward personal goals.
• Assist with routines and activities based on the individual’s needs.
• Maintain safety and follow individualized support instructions.
• Complete required documentation and communicate with the Kindly team.

Skills

Dependable

Patient

One-to-one care

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional for a one-to-one opportunity in Hillsborough NJ 08844 (Somerset County)

About This Opportunity

This can be a great fit for a college student, educator, human-services professional, caregiver, or someone looking for meaningful part-time work. Consistency matters: although the hours may be limited, the individual and family rely on the DSP to keep the agreed schedule.

What You'll Do

• Support an adult with developmental disabilities at home and/or in the community.

• Provide support to a 24-year-old high-functioning individual with autism who enjoys shopping, going out to eat, visiting the library, and other community activities. The ideal DSP should be reliable, calm, and easygoing, providing companionship and engaging in activities together.

• Encourage independence, social connection, and progress toward personal goals.

• Assist with routines and activities based on the individual’s needs.

• Maintain safety and follow individualized support instructions.

• Complete required documentation after services and communicate reliably with the Kindly team.

Qualifications

• Able to consistently commit to the exact posted schedule.

• Dependable, respectful, patient, and comfortable working one-to-one.

• Experience Preferred.

• Reliable Vehicle Required.

• Able to complete required onboarding, background checks, and training.

Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00:AM-2:00PM Pay: 18-21/hr.Location: Hillsborough NJ 08844 (Somerset County)Driving on shift: REQUIRED

Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss this specific opportunity.