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High Acuity DSP - Ruchoma Persky

Kindly Direct Care$19–$24/hrToms River, NJPart timePosted 4d agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting states $19–$24 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in New Jersey post a median of $20.50 an hour, the middle half $19.50–$22.50, across 287 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within 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), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a dependable, compassionate Direct Support Professional for a one-to-one assignment in Lakewood, NJ.

Why consider this role?

  • Predictable weekday schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:30–3:30 p.m. (15 hours per week)
  • Competitive pay: $19–$24 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
  • No driving required during the shift!
  • One-to-one support focused on safety, communication, independence, and meaningful daily routines
  • Relevant experience is welcome, but we will consider applicants with the right judgment, reliability, and willingness to complete training

What you’ll do

  • Provide attentive one-to-one supervision and safety monitoring.
  • Support daily living, personal care, communication, routines, and community participation as appropriate to the individual’s plan.
  • Follow individualized behavioral, health, medical, and safety protocols within your training and role.
  • Use approved support strategies calmly and consistently.
  • Notice and promptly report changes or urgent concerns, following the required procedures.
  • Keep accurate service notes and communicate reliably with the care team.

Who may be a good fit

  • You may have experience as a DSP, CNA, HHA, or in behavioral health, disability services, complex care, or another direct-support role.
  • Experience is preferred, not required for the right candidate.
  • You must be dependable, communicate clearly, follow detailed instructions, be comfortable with the support needs explained during screening, meet the assignment’s physical requirements, and complete required training and competency checks before working independently.

Interested? Apply today and tell us briefly about your relevant experience, availability for the 12:30–3:30 p.m. weekday schedule, and when you could start . We’ll explain the assignment and support needs during screening.

Kindly Direct Care - meaningful one-to-one support, with a team you can trust!

From Kindly Direct Care's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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