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Devereux

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Devereux, Palm Bay, Florida, United States, 32905

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

Compensation is based on shift differential, experience, education, and 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

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

As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide care and behavioral support for youth 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 Include

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: Palm Bay Group Homes (Palm Bay, FL)

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED required

No experience? No problem – we offer a comprehensive two‑week orientation and continuous on‑the‑job training.

Schedule Currently hiring for 2nd shift (2:00pm to 11:00pm) and 3rd shift (10:00pm - 9:00am).

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 new‑hire orientation class (Monday‑Friday, 9:00am‑5:00pm each day), held in Titusville.

Other Requirements

Successfully pass pre‑employment medical screenings (Drug Test, Physical, TB Test).

Valid driver’s license. Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles; must be able to drive a car and a passenger van (up to 15 passengers).

Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse 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 behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a national network of programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults, and families every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive differences.

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 may start benefits after 30 days of employment.

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, 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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Non‑profit Organizations and Mental Health Care

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