Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job description

**Description**
**We've Recently Updated Our DSP Starting Rate: Starting at $17.00 / hr.**
**Unlock Potential: Become a Direct Support Professional and Change Lives!**
Devereux Floridaprovides programs and services for adolescents and adults who face significant emotional, behavioral and intellectual/developmental challenges.

Located in **Winter Park, 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).

You** **will be required to work at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).**
**Benefits and Rewards**
**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!http://mydevereuxbenefits.org
+ **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 morehere.
+ **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
+ Bachelor's 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 Orlando by the international airport.
+ **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 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).
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 atflrecruitment@devereux.org.**
**Company Overview**
**Company Overview**
Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare.

Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.
**Our Mission:** Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.
**Our Culture, Our Expectations**
At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework.

Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders.

Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere.

To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead.

As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.
We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services.

Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.
**What Devereux Offers You**
In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners.

Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after **30 days** of employment.

In addition, we offer;
+ 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.
**Visitwww.mydevereuxbenefits.orgto see why Devereux is a great place to work!**
_Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required.

EOE_
**Posted Date** _1 week ago_ _(10/13/2025 3:23 PM)_
**_Requisition ID_** _2025-47109_
**_Category_** _Direct Care_
**_Position Type_** _Full-Time or Part-Time_
The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.

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