Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Devereux•Viera, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide care and behavioral support for youth 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

High school diploma or GED required
Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
For full-time, you will be required to work every other weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sundays).
For part-time, you will be required 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.
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.
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).

Nice To Haves

Related DSP or behavioral health experience
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Active CNA or RBT certification

Responsibilities

May 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.