Direct Support Professional (DSP)
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Weve Recently Updated Our DSP Starting Rate: Starting at $17.00 / hr.
Unlock Potential: Become a Direct Support Professional and Change Lives!
Devereux Florida provides programs and services for adolescents and adults who face significant emotional behavioral and intellectual/developmental challenges. Located in Palm Bay FL this position is responsible for:
- Providing Personal Care: Assist with daily living activities such as bathing dressing and meal preparation.
- Behavioral Support: Implement behavior management plans and support individuals in developing coping strategies.
- Skill Development: Facilitate skill-building activities including social skills communication and life skills training.
- Crisis Intervention: Recognize signs of distress and de-escalate situations effectively and safely.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of client progress incidents and daily activities.
- Transportation: Assist clients with transportation to appointments community activities or school.
- Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including therapists nurses and family members.
- Training and Education: Participate in ongoing training to stay updated on best practices in behavioral health support.
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Position Details:
Salary:Starts at $17.00 - $20.75 / hour PLUS additional compensation:Shift differential (up to $2.00 / hour). Relevant experience in field (up to $2.00 / hour). Credit for higher education ($.48/hr for Bachelors degree; $.72 / hr for Masters degree).
Shifts: Currently hiring for 2nd (2:00pm to 11:00pm) and 3rd shift (10:00pm - 9:00am). Youwill be required to work at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).
We strive to create an inclusive environment and retain the talented employees who make our organization a great place to work. We offer:
Paid time off (24 days per year increase with years of service); Sick time (64 hours per year)
- Retirement 403(b) through TIAA
- Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical dental vision) pet insurance plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!
- ASCEND - Tuition Program You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance one-on-one coaching skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate)! Learn more here.
- ASCEND - Student Loan Repayment - Let Devereux help pay back your student loans with student loan repayment! Learn more here.
Free access to Payactiv a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods
Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts Available the first day of employment through Carebridge
Service Awards All employees celebrating a five-year increment (5 10 15 etc.) anniversary receive taxable compensation in recognition of their long-term commitment to Devereux.
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Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bachelors degree in Psychology Sociology Human Services Social Work and experience in the field is preferred
Experience:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) DSP Direct Care Behavior Technician with experience working with IDD Mental Health and/or dually diagnosed populations preferred
Schedule:
- 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.
- Must be able to work at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).
- Must be able to work holidays.
Other Requirements:
- Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test Physical and TB Test.
- Valid drivers license
- Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business be able to drive a car and a passenger van (which holds up to 15 passengers).
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
For more information please reach out us at .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
