Community-Based Caregiver

$17 - $21 / hour

Care Companion for Adult with Special Needs

Join Kindly Direct Care in Empowering Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities

Kindly Direct Care, a New Jersey preferred DDD agency, is seeking a compassionate and dependable Care Companion to provide one-on-one support to an adult with ASD or another disability. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of an individual, providing encouragement, companionship, and individualized support.

About the Role

As a Care Companion, you will provide personalized support tailored to each individual's interests, strengths, and goals. You will accompany them to community activities, restaurants, shopping, parks, movies, recreational programs, and local events, while encouraging participation in hobbies, fitness, and social opportunities. You will also assist with daily living skills, organization, and time management, and provide guidance on goal setting and achieving.

Responsibilities

Accompany individuals to community activities, restaurants, shopping, parks, movies, recreational programs, and local events
Encourage participation in hobbies, fitness, and social opportunities
Provide guidance with organization, time management, and goal setting
Support daily living skills as needed while encouraging independence
Complete accurate service documentation
Communicate effectively with supervisors, families, and other members of the support team

About Kindly

At Kindly Direct Care, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, independent, and fulfilling life. We provide personalized support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Our mission is to help individuals build independence, strengthen community connections, and thrive on their own terms.

What We Offer

Competitive pay: $17 - $21 HOURLY
Flexible scheduling
Supportive leadership
Opportunities for career advancement
Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact

Join Our Team

If you enjoy building relationships, supporting others in reaching their goals, and helping people stay connected to their communities, we'd love to hear from you. Join Kindly Direct Care and help create opportunities for adults to live more independent, active, and fulfilling lives.

Apply today to become a Care Companion and start making a difference in the life of an individual with special needs.

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