Direct Support Professional (Viera Campus
Listed on 2026-09-15
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Healthcare
Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Caregiver
Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Viera Campus, FL
Unlock Potential:
Become a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and Change Lives!
Starting Pay: $17.00 - $20.25 / hour
Compensation based on shift differential, experience, and education/certification.
- Shift Differentials:
Up to $3.00/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
Full-time employees now work EVERY OTHER WEEKEND!
Benefits and Rewards- Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service)
- Up to 64 hours of sick time
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision and 403(b) retirement plan
- ASCEND Tuition Program
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Payactiv:
Access your earned wages early - Employee Assistance Program & Discounts
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide care and behavioral support for youth with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. This hands‑on, mission‑driven role is ideal for anyone interested in human services, psychology, social work, youth care, mental health, or caregiving.
Responsibilities- May 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
Viera Campus (Viera, FL)
Qualifications- Education:
High school diploma or GED required - Experience:
No Experience? No Problem! We offer a comprehensive two‑week orientation and continuous on‑the‑job training throughout your career at Devereux.
Currently hiring for 2nd shift (2:30 pm to 11:00 pm) and 3rd shift (10:45 pm – 7:15 am).
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- Full‑time: required to work every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
- Part‑time: required 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 approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. Orientation held in Titusville.
- Successfully pass pre‑employment medical screenings (drug test, physical, and TB test).
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
- Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida. Valid driver's license; occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes; 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. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with authorities to the fullest extent possible.
For more information, please reach out to flrecruitment.
The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination... consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.
Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE.
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