High Acuity or Complex Support DSP

Job Description

Job Description

Kindly Direct Care is seeking an experienced Direct Support Professional for a higher-acuity one-to-one assignment in Lakewood, NJ. 

About This Opportunity  

This position requires a DSP with strong judgment, reliability, and relevant direct-care experience. The 21-year-old individual is low functioning and requires in-home supports, with the goal of progressing toward community-based supports when the individual is ready. The individual engages verbally limited and has behaviors such as yelling and self-harm.The assignment rate reflects the complexity and expectations of this specific case. 

Responsibilities May Include  

• Provide close one-to-one supervision and safety monitoring. 

• Provide community-based support, coming up with various activities to interest the individual. 

• Follow individualized behavioral, medical, health, and safety protocols within DSP scope and training. 

• Support communication, routines, community participation, and independence. 

• Use approved support strategies consistently and calmly. 

• Recognize and promptly report changes in health, behavior, functioning, or safety. 

• Respond appropriately to urgent concerns and follow emergency procedures. 

• Maintain accurate service documentation and dependable communication with the care team. 

Qualifications  

• Prior experience in DSP, CNA, HHA, behavioral health, direct care, complex care, or a similar high-support role preferred. 

• Strong reliability, judgment, communication, and ability to follow detailed protocols. 

• Comfort with the specific support needs reviewed during screening. 

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the assignment. 

• Comfortable driving individual out in the community

• Ability to complete all required training and competency requirements before working independently. 

Schedule: 12:30-3:30 PM Monday-Friday
Pay: $21-$24/hour
Location: Lakewood, NJ
Driving on shift: Required

Please apply only if you can reliably commit to the posted schedule and are comfortable with the level of support described. A recruiter will review the case expectations with qualified applicants before onboarding proceeds.