Substitute Direct Support Professional DSP
About The Position
Why You’ll Love This Role At The Friendship Place, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. As a Substitute DSP, you will step in as needed to support adults with developmental and physical disabilities in a welcoming, activity-based day program focused on life skills, friendship, and fun. This role is ideal for compassionate individuals seeking meaningful, purpose-driven work in a positive and supportive environment. It is a great fit for students, retirees, caregivers, or anyone looking to make a difference in their community. What You’ll Do Build positive and respectful relationships with program participants Support engaging daily activities such as life skills lessons, crafts, games, music, and community outings Encourage independence, confidence, and social connection Help maintain a safe, structured, and uplifting program environment Collaborate with a friendly and supportive team Provide coverage when regular staff members are unavailable Who We’re Looking For Kind, patient, and dependable individuals who enjoy helping others Comfortable working with adults with special needs, experience is a plus but not required Flexible availability during weekday program hours Strong communication skills and a team oriented attitude Willingness to complete required background screening What We Offer Flexible substitute scheduling Meaningful work with a direct impact on the community Supportive leadership and training provided Opportunities for additional hours and long term growth A welcoming and inclusive workplace where staff are valued Physical Requirements Ability to move throughout the program space Ability to assist participants as needed Ability to lift up to 25 pounds with reasonable accommodation Join Us If you are looking for a role where your presence truly matters, even for a single day of coverage, we would love to connect with you. Interested candidates with questions may email Brianna Rudolph at brudolph@cfldreamplex.com
Requirements
- Kind, patient, and dependable individuals who enjoy helping others
- Comfortable working with adults with special needs, experience is a plus but not required
- Flexible availability during weekday program hours
- Strong communication skills and a team oriented attitude
- Willingness to complete required background screening
Responsibilities
- Build positive and respectful relationships with program participants
- Support engaging daily activities such as life skills lessons, crafts, games, music, and community outings
- Encourage independence, confidence, and social connection
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and uplifting program environment
- Collaborate with a friendly and supportive team
- Provide coverage when regular staff members are unavailable
Benefits
- Flexible substitute scheduling
- Meaningful work with a direct impact on the community
- Supportive leadership and training provided
- Opportunities for additional hours and long term growth
- A welcoming and inclusive workplace where staff are valued
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
