Companion for Adult with Support Needs - Holly Vandoren

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a caring, dependable Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to an adult with developmental disabilities in North Cape May, 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. This individual is looking for a consistent DSP who can provide companionship, help them get out into the community, and encourage greater independence. This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys building genuine relationships and helping another person participate more fully in everyday life. What You’ll Do Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support. Help a physically independent individual with an unspecified developmental disability participate in community outings and errands. (Individual has some behaviors.) 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. Valid driver's license and vehicle. DSP, mentoring, education, recreation, human services, or caregiving experience is helpful but not required for this assignment. Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday from 12pm-4pm Pay: $17-$21/hour Location: North Cape May, NJ Driving on shift: Required #J-18808-Ljbffr Apploi