Direct Support Professional DSP Actively Hiring - Salem County
About The Position
Kindly Direct Care is seeking caring and reliable caregivers and Direct Support Professionals to provide one-to-one support to adults with developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey. Assignments vary by individual and may involve personal care, activities of daily living, mobility, meals, routines, supervision, companionship, and community participation. The role provides needed assistance while preserving each individual’s dignity, choice, privacy, and independence. Onboarding and training are provided, and qualified caregivers are matched with individuals based on support needs, schedule, location, experience, and availability. Employment and placement are subject to applicable program requirements, background checks, training, and assignment availability.
Requirements
- Comfort providing hands-on personal care when required by the assignment.
- Patient, respectful, dependable, and attentive to health and safety.
- Ability to follow detailed support instructions and communicate concerns promptly.
- Ability to complete required background checks, onboarding, and training.
- Reliable transportation and driving credentials when required by the assignment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior DSP, HHA, CNA, PCA, home care, behavioral health, disability-services, or direct-care experience is preferred for higher-support assignments.
Responsibilities
- Assist with dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, hygiene, meals, and other activities of daily living when required by the individual’s plan.
- Provide mobility, positioning, transfer, or safety support when required and when trained and authorized to do so.
- Provide companionship and support participation in community activities and meaningful routines.
- Encourage independence by supporting individuals to do as much as possible for themselves.
- Follow individualized care, behavioral, medical, and safety instructions within DSP scope and training.
- Observe for changes or concerns and report them promptly.
- Complete service documentation, timekeeping, and required communication accurately and on time.
- Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, reliability, and respect for the individual and family.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
