Wabash Center is a leading provider of disability services dedicated to empowering children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, independent lives. Founded by families who wanted greater opportunities for their loved ones, we continue to provide high-quality, person-centered support through community-based programs that promote inclusion, growth, and lifelong learning.

Turn Afternoons Into Meaningful Impact

If you enjoy working with children and want a rewarding role in human services, education support, or disability services, consider joining Wabash Center as a Youth Services Direct Support Professional (DSP).

In this role, you will support children and young adults with disabilities in a structured after-school and community-based setting. You will help participants build life skills, develop social connections, and achieve individualized goals in a safe and engaging environment.

This position is ideal for individuals interested in part-time work in education, behavioral health, special education, social services, or caregiving.

Key Responsibilities

As a Youth Services DSP, you will:

• Support structured games, activities, and learning experiences

• Encourage social interaction, peer engagement, and teamwork

• Assist participants in working toward IEP, PCISP, and ISP goals

• Support daily routines, life skills development, and snack preparation

• Provide personal care assistance as needed

• Assist with medication administration and communicate health concerns

• Provide transportation and supervision during community-based activities

• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive environment

Qualifications

• Caring, patient, and dependable demeanor

• Interest in working with children and young adults with disabilities

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

• Professionalism and reliability in a structured after-school setting

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred

Paid training is provided. Experience in education, childcare, behavioral health, or direct care is preferred but not required.

What We Offer

• Paid, on-site training

• Supportive team environment

• Professional development and advancement opportunities

• Meaningful, mission-driven work

Schedule

After-School Program:
Monday–Friday
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Additional hours in other departments may be available for individuals interested in expanding their schedule.

If you are seeking a flexible, part-time role where you can make a measurable impact in the lives of youth with disabilities, we encourage you to apply and grow with Wabash Center.