Direct Support Leader
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. Position Details: Pay Range: Starts at $19.00 - 22.21 / hr. PLUS additional compensation: Shift differential (up to $2.00 / hour). Relevant experience in field (up to $2.00 / hour). Credit for higher education ($.48/hr for Bachelors degree; $.72 / hr for Masters degree). Schedule: 1st shift (7am-3pm) and 2nd shift (2:00pm to 11:00pm). Location: Winter Park, FL
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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Social Work preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
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
- 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
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
- Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
