Devereux
Direct Support Professional
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. Learn more about our IDD Group Homes! 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 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)! ASCEND
Student Loan Repayment
Let Devereux help pay back your student loans with student loan repayment! 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.
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 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 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 at flrecruitment@devereux.org.
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. Learn more about our IDD Group Homes! 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 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)! ASCEND
Student Loan Repayment
Let Devereux help pay back your student loans with student loan repayment! 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.
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 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 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 at flrecruitment@devereux.org.