Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Devereux•Orlando, FL

1d•$17 - $21

About The Position

Unlock Potential: Become a Direct Support Professional and Change Lives! Starting Pay: $17.00 – $20.75 per hour Compensation based on shift differential, experience, and education/certification Shift Differentials: Up to $2.00/hr (2nd & 3rd shift) Experience Pay: Up to $2.00/hr for related DSP or behavioral health experience Education Pay: +$0.48/hr (Bachelor’s), +$0.72/hr (Master’s) Certification Pay: +$0.48/hr for an active CNA or RBT certification Benefits and Rewards Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service) Up to 64 hours of sick time Low-cost medical, dental, vision Devereux Benefits 403(b) retirement plan ASCEND Tuition Program: 100% tuition covered (up to $15k undergrad / $25k grad per year) Student loan repayment assistance Payactiv: Access your earned wages early Employee Assistance Program & Discounts As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide care and behavioral support for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. This is a hands-on, mission-driven role ideal for anyone interested in human services, psychology, social work, youth care, mental health, or caregiving.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED required
Experience: No Experience? No Problem! We believe in investing in our people. That’s why we offer a comprehensive two-week orientation to set you up for success, followed by continuous on-the-job training throughout your career at Devereux.
Schedule: Currently hiring for 2nd shift (2:45pm to 11:00pm) and 3rd shift (10:45pm - 7:00am)
Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Must be able to work at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).
Must be able to complete a two-week (Monday - Friday) new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm each day. Orientation is held in Orlando by the Orlando International Airport.
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).

Responsibilities

Assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, meals)
Help implement behavior support plans
Teach life, social, and communication skills
Respond to and de-escalate crisis situations
Maintain daily documentation
Transport to school, appointments, and community outings
Work closely with clinical treatment team

Benefits

Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service)
Up to 64 hours of sick time
Low-cost medical, dental, vision Devereux Benefits
403(b) retirement plan
ASCEND Tuition Program: 100% tuition covered (up to $15k undergrad / $25k grad per year)
Student loan repayment assistance
Payactiv: Access your earned wages early
Employee Assistance Program & Discounts
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.