Caregiver for High Needs Adult

$21 - $24 / hour

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.

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