Independence Mentor - Robert Patricco

Looking for meaningful work where you can be a mentor, coach, and positive influence? Kindly Direct Care is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Union County to work one-to-one with an adult with developmental disabilities. 

About This Opportunity 

We are looking for an older, easygoing DSP to support a 57-year-old gentleman with community outings and building independence. Activities include fishing, taking walks, visiting the library, learning to use a computer, job searching, and grocery shopping.

You May Spend Your Shift 

• Participating in grocery shopping, computer learning, community outings, walks, library visits, job searching and application follow-ups, local events and classes, and doctor’s appointments.

• Coaching daily living, communication, social, and independence skills. 

• Helping establish positive routines and work toward individualized goals. 

• Modeling problem-solving, appropriate communication, and healthy community participation. 

• Supporting decision-making, self-advocacy, and confidence. 

• Providing companionship and a consistent mentoring relationship. 

• Maintaining safety and following individualized support instructions. 

• Completing required documentation and staying in close communication with the Kindly team. 

Qualifications 

• Dependable, engaging, patient, and able to build rapport. 

• Experience in mentoring, coaching, education, recreation, behavioral health, human services, disability support, or caregiving is a plus. 

• Able to commit reliably to agreed schedule

• Driving Required. 

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

Schedule: Any two days a week, 4 hours each day
Location: Mountainside NJ 07092

Apply to learn more about the individual and determine whether the opportunity is a good match for both of you.