Adult Mentor

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• Mentor (Adults with Intellectual Disabilities)

Part‑Time
• Positions In Every NJ County
• Flexible Hours
• Consistent Weekly Commitment

About Hope’s Promise

Hope’s Promise provides relationship‑centered, dignity‑driven support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mentors offer companionship, community engagement, and steady encouragement — always grounded in respect, autonomy, and person‑centered care.

If you’re calm, patient, and comfortable supporting adults who communicate in a variety of ways (including nonverbally), this role may be a great fit.

• Minimum of 10 hours of visits per week
• Meeting weekly with each participant at their home or for community-based activities. Each visit is 3 to 6 hours depending on scheduling and availability.
• Supporting communication in the way the participant communicates (verbal, nonverbal, gestures, devices, etc.)
• Responding calmly to stimming, pacing, echolalia, or other self‑regulation behaviors
• Encouraging independence and self‑advocacy
• Participating in simple, structured activities based on the participant’s interests
• Documenting visits in a short, easy format
• Communicating with your supervisor about progress, concerns, or wins
• Driving the participant to and from community activities

• Patient, steady, and emotionally regulated
• Comfortable with nonverbal communication
• Able to remain calm during repetitive or unexpected behaviors
• Respectful of neurodiversity and individual differences
• Good at following routines and safety guidelines
• Someone who shows up consistently, even on tough days
• Experience in intellectual disabilities, ABA, DSP work, special education, or caregiving is helpful — we train and support you.

We don’t expect you to be an expert. We expect you to be present, kind, and consistent.

You’ll receive:

• Clear onboarding with step‑by‑step expectations
• Training on communication styles, including nonverbal and AAC
• Guidance on supporting stimming and self‑regulation behaviors
• Weekly support check‑ins during your first month
• You are never left alone to figure things out.

• Must be 18+
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass background checks
• Comfort supporting adults with diverse communication and behavioral needs
• Willingness to commit to weekly meetings
• Basic comfort with simple digital documentation

• Part‑time, flexible scheduling
• Weekday afternoons, evenings, or weekends available
• Pay: $20/hour
• Paid training included

• Supported
• Prepared
• Respected
• Connected to a team
• Appreciated for the impact they make

If you want to build meaningful relationships and support adults in living full, self‑directed lives, we’d love to meet you.