Community Companion and Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a caring, dependable Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to an adult with developmental disabilities in Hazlet, 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 to a 30-year-old 30-year-old high functioning individual with autism and a mild intellectual disability. 

• Support individual when she defies rules and engages in repetitive behaviors

• Help individual participate in community engagement such as going to the mall, nail salon, medical appointments, walks by beach, Disney, shows, places with animals. 

• 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 requirement. 

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

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday (flexible)10-2/3
Pay: $17-$21/hour
Location: Hazlet, NJ
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.