Parttime Direct Support Professional - James Varela

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

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional for a one-to-one opportunity in Point Pleasant, NJ. This role focuses on assisting adults with developmental disabilities at home and in the community, with an emphasis on safety, independence, and meaningful activity.

You will support daily routines, accompany the individual to community activities, and document services while maintaining reliable communication with the team.

Qualifications

• Able to consistently commit to the exact posted schedule.
• Dependable, respectful, patient, and comfortable working one-to-one.
• Experience with behaviors preferred.
• Driving required.
• Able to complete required onboarding, background checks, and training.

Responsibilities

• Support an adult with developmental disabilities at home and/or in the community.
• Provide community assistance and companionship, including supporting the individual while they volunteer at the library.
• 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.

Skills

Schedule commitment

Dependable

Respectful

Patient

One-to-one support

Behavior experience

Driving required

Onboarding/background checks/training

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional for a one-to-one opportunity in Point Pleasant, NJ.

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 community assistance and companionship, including supporting the individual while they volunteer at the library

• 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 with behaviors preferred

• Driving required

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

Schedule: Monday 2 pm-6 pm; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday between 11 am and 6 pmPay: $17-$21/hourLocation: Point Pleasant, NJDriving on shift: Required