Direct Support Professional (Palm Bay Group Homes)

Devereux • Palm Bay, FL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), 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. Responsibilities include: 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 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.
• 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
• Active CNA or RBT certification

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
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Payactiv: Access your earned wages early
• Employee Assistance Program & Discounts

What This Job Offers

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