Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Description
Unlock Potential: Become a Direct Support Professional and Change Lives!
Starting Pay: $17.00 – $20.75 per hour*
*Compensation based on shift differential, experience, and education/certification
Shift Differentials: Up to $2.00/hr (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 and 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
As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide care and behavioral support for children and adolescents 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
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
Location Pine Hills area (Orlando, Florida)
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED required
Experience: No Experience? No Problem! We believe in investing in our people. That’s why we offer a comprehensive two‑week orientation to set you up for success, followed by continuous on‑the‑job training throughout your career at Devereux.
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.
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 at flrecruitment@devereux.org.
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.
Culture & 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.
Benefits for Employees
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.
Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!
Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
Posted Date 2 days ago (12/30/2025 12:54 PM)
Requisition ID 2025-48358
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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Starting Pay: $17.00 – $20.75 per hour*
*Compensation based on shift differential, experience, and education/certification
Shift Differentials: Up to $2.00/hr (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 and 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
As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide care and behavioral support for children and adolescents 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
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
Location Pine Hills area (Orlando, Florida)
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED required
Experience: No Experience? No Problem! We believe in investing in our people. That’s why we offer a comprehensive two‑week orientation to set you up for success, followed by continuous on‑the‑job training throughout your career at Devereux.
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.
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 at flrecruitment@devereux.org.
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.
Culture & 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.
Benefits for Employees
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.
Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!
Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
Posted Date 2 days ago (12/30/2025 12:54 PM)
Requisition ID 2025-48358
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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