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Devereux

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Devereux, Melbourne, Florida, United States, 32935

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Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Join Devereux’s mission to change lives.

Unlock Potential: Become a Direct Support Professional and Change Lives! Starting Pay $17.00 – $20.75 per hour*

Compensation Details

Base pay varies by shift differential, experience, education, and 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 for a Bachelor’s, +$0.72/hr for a 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 earned wages early.

Employee Assistance Program & Discounts.

About Devereux Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations in behavioral health, founded in 1912. We provide services to over 10,000 individuals each year across a national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, meals).

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.

Collaborate closely with the clinical treatment team.

Location Viera Campus – Viera, FL

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.

No prior experience needed; comprehensive two‑week orientation followed by ongoing on‑the‑job training.

Valid driver's license; ability to operate a car and a passenger van (up to 15 passengers).

Must complete a two‑week orientation class (Mon‑Fri, 9:00am‑5:00pm) held in Titusville.

Schedule

Currently hiring for 2nd shift (2:30pm – 11:00pm) and 3rd shift (10:45pm – 7:15am).

Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Full‑time: required to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Part‑time: required to work at least one weekend day.

Other Requirements

Pass pre‑employment medical screenings (drug test, physical, TB test).

Contact For more information, please reach out at

flrecruitment@devereux.org .

Equal Opportunity Employer Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE.

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