Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Devereux, Palm Bay, FL, United States
Direct Support Professional
Unlock Potential: Become a Direct Support Professional and Change Lives!
Starting Pay: $17.00 - $20.25 / hour (compensated based on shift differential, experience, and education/certification).
Shift Differentials: Up to $3.00/hr for 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
Location
Palm Bay Group Homes (Palm Bay, FL)
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 the clinical treatment team
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.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Experience: No prior experience required. We provide a comprehensive two-week orientation and ongoing training.
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.
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).
For more information, please reach out to
flrecruitment@devereux.org .
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE.
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Unlock Potential: Become a Direct Support Professional and Change Lives!
Starting Pay: $17.00 - $20.25 / hour (compensated based on shift differential, experience, and education/certification).
Shift Differentials: Up to $3.00/hr for 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
Location
Palm Bay Group Homes (Palm Bay, FL)
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 the clinical treatment team
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.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Experience: No prior experience required. We provide a comprehensive two-week orientation and ongoing training.
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.
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).
For more information, please reach out to
flrecruitment@devereux.org .
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE.
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