Community Companion

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

About This Opportunity 

24-year-old verbal, high-functioning individual who enjoys going to the library, bookstores, antique shops, doing crafts, taking walks, watching old movies, and going to the gym. Looking for a patient, reliable DSP who is comfortable supporting behavioral needs, including OCD, yelling, self-harm, and occasional behaviors that may pose a risk to others.

What You’ll Do 

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

• Help the individual participate in community outings.

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

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

• Help the individual work toward goals identified in the service plan. 

• 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. 

• DRIVERS LICENSE/VEHICLE REQUIRED.

• DSP, mentoring, education, recreation, human services, or caregiving experience is helpful but may not be required for this assignment. 

Schedule: Any 3 days a week 11:00AM-2:00PM.
Pay: 18-21/HR
Location: Middletown NJ 07748
Driving on shift: REQUIRED

Apply today to speak with our recruiting team about this specific opportunity. Placement is subject to screening, onboarding, training, and mutual fit with the individual/family.