Direct Support Professional (DSP)
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 ( 3:00pm to 11:00pm) and 3rd shift (11:00pm - 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 Titusville.
- Other Requirements: Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test, Physical, and TB Test.
- Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida. To learn more visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com .
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
