Community Companion

Kindly Direct Care•Rockaway, NJ

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a caring, dependable Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support to an adult with developmental disabilities in Morris County. The role focuses on providing consistent companionship, supporting community participation, and encouraging greater independence. The companion helps the individual take part in everyday life and build a genuine, consistent relationship. The position supports the individual at home and in the community. Duties include companionship, assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), keeping the apartment clean, and support with community outings and activities. The schedule is Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Driving during shifts is required. Placement is subject to screening, onboarding, training, and mutual fit with the individual and family.

Requirements

Be warm, patient, dependable, and genuinely interested in building a consistent relationship.
Be able to reliably work the posted schedule.
Be comfortable supporting an adult one-to-one in home and community settings.
Driving on shift is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one companionship and person-centered support.
Help the individual participate in community outings, walking, and visits to parks.
Assist with activities of daily living and keeping the apartment clean.
Support errands, appointments, recreation, volunteering, social opportunities, and other applicable community activities.
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.
Drive during shifts.