Substitute DSP+ for Adults w/IDD

Stepping Stone Support Center; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) enrollment

Job summary

Stepping Stone Support Center is seeking a Substitute DSP+/Advisor to fill in when a regular advisor is out and ensure smooth operation of programs. You will guide, teach, supervise, and support participants throughout daily activities at the Littleton location.

You will lead teamwork, provide life and job skills training, and help maintain a positive environment while ensuring safety and quality of care for participants. This role requires on-site availability and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma.
• Desire or experience working with at-risk populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure while delivering compassionate care.
• Access to Microsoft Teams and related channels for on-call coordination.

Responsibilities

• Guide center operations from open to close and coordinate with fellow advisors.
• Teach job, life, and social skills to participants (e.g., kitchen skills, teamwork).
• Maintain a positive, respectful atmosphere and high standards.
• Lead or accompany participants in community activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Team guidance

Ability to work under pressure

Teaching and coaching

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

About Us:

Stepping Stone Support Center is not just another organization. We are a movement. Our mission is to give adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) opportunities to become the best versions of themselves. Every program, every class, and every interaction are rooted in our unwavering commitment to empower the people we serve, giving them a voice, a platform, and the ability to thrive. If you are seeking a place where your work can be a beacon of change, then Stepping Stone is your destination.

About the Role:

As Substitute DSP+/Advisor, your mission is to fill in when a regular advisor is out, and to assist with ensuring that our support center and its various programs run smoothly day in, and day out. You will play a critical role in guiding, teaching, supervising, and supporting our participants.

• Team Guidance: Ensure that the support center and programs run smoothly from open to close and encourage collaboration with fellow advisors to make it happen.
• Skills Training: Teach job, life, and social skills to our participants (e.g., kitchen skills and teamwork).
• Operational Oversight: Maintain an atmosphere of positivity, respect, and high standards.
• Community Involvement: Lead or accompany participants in community-based activities.

Expected Outcomes:

Within 15 Days:

• Thoroughly understand Stepping Stone’s mission, programs, and methodologies.
• Build rapport with staff and participants, identifying individual strengths and areas for growth within your team.

Within 30 Days:

• Initiate improvements in daily operations that contribute to a more efficient and effective support center.
• Create and begin implementing a short-term development plan that focuses on team synergy and improving the skills/engagement of our participants.

Within 45 Days:

• Evaluate the success of your short-term development plan and make necessary adjustments.
• Demonstrate leadership that promotes a measurable improvement in team performance and participant engagement.

Need to Have:

• A minimum of a high school diploma
• Previous experience or strong desire to work with an at-risk population
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work under pressure while ensuring top-notch care
• Access to Microsoft Teams and membership in designated chats and channels to get information about when a substitute is needed (We will support to ensure this is set up during training.)

Nice to Have:

• Previous experience in vocational training or life skills coaching
• Tech-savvy for record-keeping and documentation

Physical Requirements:

• Assist with activities of daily living
• Support mobility and transfers
• Assist with personal care
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Perform bending, kneeling, and reaching
• Support evacuations and safety procedures
• Maintain CPR certification and be able to perform CPR on the ground
• Be physically able to respond quickly in emergency situations

Schedule:

• Part-time; flexible, based on needs: When shifts are available, they will fall within the following timeframes: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Fridays, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• On-call, or as needed. Must work at least one shift per month to retain Active status.

Location:

• This is an on-site position, performed at our center: 9032 W. Ken Caryl Ave. in Littleton, CO

Pay Rate:

• $20/hr.

Benefits:

For Part-time Employees:

• Paid Sick Leave - See Employee Handbook for accrual information.
• Option to enroll in 401(k) plan - Must meet *requirements.

* Requirements of 401(k) enrollment; the employee must be employed for threemonths and be at least 21 years of age. *