Direct Support Leader

Devereux • Casselberry, FL

3d • $19 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Florida provides programs and services for adolescents and adults who face significant emotional, behavioral and intellectual/developmental challenges. Located in Winter Park, FL, this position is responsible for:
Providing Personal Care: Assist with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
Behavioral Support: Implement behavior management plans and support individuals in developing coping strategies.Skill Development: Facilitate skill-building activities, including social skills, communication, and life skills training.Crisis Intervention: Recognize signs of distress and de-escalate situations effectively and safely.Documentation: Maintain accurate records of client progress, incidents, and daily activities.Transportation: Assist clients with transportation to appointments, community activities, or school.Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, nurses, and family members.Training and Education: Participate in ongoing training to stay updated on best practices in behavioral health support.
Engagement and Crisis Support: Ensure all staff are actively engaging with individuals and provide assistance during crises when needed.
Demonstrates Leadership and Delegates Tasks: Provide clear direction to staff, supervise daily operations, and delegate responsibilities to direct support professionals to ensure efficient service delivery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One (1) year of experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or 1 year experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or related setting required
• Post-Secondary education (i.e., college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours) may substitute for experience
• Must be able to complete a 2-week (Monday - Friday) new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm each day. Orientations are offered in Orlando, FL and Titusville, FL.
• Must be able to work holidays.
• Must be able to work one weekend day.
• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test, Physical, and TB Test.
• Valid driver's license
• Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. Must be able to drive a car and a passenger van (which holds up to 15 passengers).
• Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida. To learn more visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Social Work preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Implement behavior management plans and support individuals in developing coping strategies.
• Facilitate skill-building activities, including social skills, communication, and life skills training.
• Recognize signs of distress and de-escalate situations effectively and safely.
• Maintain accurate records of client progress, incidents, and daily activities.
• Assist clients with transportation to appointments, community activities, or school.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, nurses, and family members.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay updated on best practices in behavioral health support.
• Ensure all staff are actively engaging with individuals and provide assistance during crises when needed.
• Provide clear direction to staff, supervise daily operations, and delegate responsibilities to direct support professionals to ensure efficient service delivery.

Benefits

• Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service)
• Sick time (64 hours per year)
• Retirement – 403(b) through TIAA
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision), pet insurance, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!
• ASCEND - Tuition Program You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to fifteen thousand dollars annually for undergraduate and twenty-five thousand dollars annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits!
• Free access to Payactiv, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts – Available the first day of employment through Carebridge
• Service Awards – All employees celebrating a five-year increment (5, 10, 15, etc.) anniversary receive taxable compensation in recognition of their long-term commitment to Devereux

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED