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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
Kindly Direct Care is hiring a part-time Community Support Mentor / Direct Support Professional to provide individualized support to an adult with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the Brick, New Jersey community.
In this one-to-one role, you will help the individual build independence, stay engaged in the community, and work toward personal goals. You will offer steady encouragement, support daily routines and activities, follow individualized guidance, and help maintain a safe and respectful environment. You will also complete service documentation and communicate consistently with the Kindly team.
Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. Applicants must be able to reliably work this exact schedule.
Pay: $17–$21 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
Location: Brick, NJ. Driving during shifts is required.
We are looking for someone who is dependable, patient, respectful, and comfortable providing one-to-one support. Relevant experience is a plus. Candidates must be able to complete required onboarding, background checks, and training.
Kindly Direct Care is committed to helping adults with disabilities pursue meaningful, fulfilling lives. Our team provides personalized support that recognizes each person’s strengths and encourages greater choice, connection, and independence.
Please apply if the schedule and driving requirement work for you and you are interested in this specific opportunity. Qualified applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps.
Apply today to join Kindly Direct Care as a part-time Community Support Mentor DSP in Brick.
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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