Self-Directed Employee- SDE

Royal Community Support; Monroe Township (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Community Support in Monroe, NJ is seeking a flexible, reliable Support Staff member for an early morning shift. The role provides hands-on morning assistance to an individual who benefits from consistent structure and compassionate guidance, with shift times 5:30 AM to 8:30/9:00 AM and about 15 hours per week.

The ideal candidate is kind but firm, patient, and skilled at easing transitions. You will support routines, adapt swiftly to schedule changes, and communicate clearly with the care

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving, direct support, behavioral support, or similar roles (preferred)
• Strong ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent
• Skilled at managing transitions and offering clear guidance
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling
• Able to build rapport with someone they have not previously met

Responsibilities

• Provide morning support to the individual, ensuring a smooth start to the day
• Assist with routine, transitions, and maintaining consistency
• Offer calm, clear guidance when plans change or when resistance occurs
• Communicate effectively with the team regarding attendance or schedule changes
• Create and maintain a supportive, respectful environment
• Follow established care plans and support strategies

Skills

Caregiving experience

Calm under pressure

Reliable and punctual

Flexibility

Transition management

Job description

Part-Time Support Staff (Early Morning Shift)

Location: Monroe, NJ
Schedule: 5:30 AM – 8:30/9:00 AM | ~15 hours/week
Job Type: Part-time
Pay Rate: $25 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking a flexible, reliable, and compassionate Support Staff member to provide morning assistance to an individual who benefits from consistent structure and supportive guidance. Due to occasional last-minute schedule changes and refusals, we need someone who is comfortable adapting quickly while maintaining a calm, steady presence.

The ideal candidate is kind but firm, patient, and skilled in helping with transitions. This position is especially important on days when support is unexpectedly needed, so flexibility is a key part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide morning support to the individual, ensuring a smooth start to the day

• Assist with routine, transitions, and maintaining consistency

• Offer calm, clear guidance when plans change or when resistance occurs

• Communicate effectively with the team regarding attendance or schedule changes

• Create and maintain a supportive, respectful environment

• Follow established care plans and support strategies

Schedule

• 5:30 AM – 8:30/9:00 AM, Monday–Friday

• Approximately 15 hours per week

• Days off and holidays included

• Must be comfortable with occasional last-minute scheduling needs

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving, direct support, behavioral support, or similar roles (preferred)

• Strong ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent

• Skilled at managing transitions and offering clear guidance

• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling

• Able to build rapport with someone they have not previously met

Ideal Candidate

• Kind, patient, and steady

• Comfortable with unpredictable situations

• Flexible with last-minute needs

• Confident and able to maintain structure in a supportive way