Direct Support Professional; DSP

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)

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

• 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 your 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.

• 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

Palm Bay Group Homes, Palm Bay, FL

• High school diploma or GED required
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED required
• No experience required – comprehensive two‑week orientation and continuous on‑the‑job training

Currently hiring for 2nd shift (2:00 pm–11:00 pm) and 3rd shift (10:00 pm–9:00 am)

• 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; orientation is held in Titusville.

• Successfully pass pre‑employment medical screenings including drug test, physical, and TB test.
• 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 (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. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

For more information, please reach out to us at fl recruitment

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.

At Devereux, servant leadership is embedded throughout our culture. Our mission‑driven, people‑first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high‑quality programming we provide. To be successful, you will put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and lead, be part of a welcoming and supportive environment, and embrace inclusivity.

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full‑time employees, family members and domestic partners, starting 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, 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