Direct Support Professional - Matthew Macartney
How this pay compares
This posting states $17–$21 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in New Jersey post a median of $20.50 an hour, the middle half $19.50–$21.50, across 231 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in New Jersey earn a median of $17.83 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Community Support Mentor DSP - Matthew Macartney
Job Summary
Kindly Direct Care is a New Jersey preferred DDD agency dedicated to empowering adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. We are seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-to-one support to an individual with developmental disabilities in the community. As a Community Support Mentor DSP, you will provide essential support, encouragement, and guidance to help our client live independently and reach their personal goals.
Responsibilities
- Support an adult with developmental disabilities in the community
- Provide community support to an individual with behaviors
- Encourage independence, social connection, and progress toward personal goals
- Assist with routines and activities based on the individual's needs
- Maintain safety and follow individualized support instructions
- Complete required documentation after services and communicate reliably with the Kindly team
Qualifications
- Able to consistently commit to the exact posted schedule
- Dependable, respectful, patient, and comfortable working one-to-one
- Experience preferred
- Driving required
- Able to complete required onboarding, background checks, and training
Schedule and Compensation
- Part-time schedule: Monday & Wednesday 9 AM-3 PM
- Hourly rate: $17-$21/hour
- Location: Brick, NJ
- Driving on shift: Required
About Kindly Direct Care
At Kindly Direct Care, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live life to the fullest. Our team of kind, compassionate, and optimistic DSPs understands the power of possibilities, not limitations. We are committed to providing one-on-one support to individuals with disabilities, empowering them to address vital aspects of their daily lives while nurturing their independence.
Join Our Team!
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this part-time Direct Support Professional position. Please review the schedule carefully before applying. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss this specific opportunity.
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From Kindly Direct Care's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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