Independence Mentor DSP - Jacob Torkildsen

Kindly Direct Care • Hamburg, NJ

18h

About The Position

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a caring, dependable Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one, person-centered support to an independent 23-year-old adult with verbal autism in Sussex County. The individual enjoys video games, computers, basketball, walks, visiting stores, and building things, and benefits from routine, positive encouragement, and help staying motivated and engaged at home and in the community. The family has several pets, so the DSP must be comfortable around animals.

The schedule is two days per week, with four to six hours per shift. Scheduling is described as very flexible, and 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.
• Be comfortable around animals.
• Have a reliable means of driving during shifts; 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 recreational activities, games, and community outings.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed