Direct Support Associate

3 days ago


Palm Bay, Florida, United States Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and empathetic Direct Support Professional to join our team. As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide essential support and care to individuals with complex needs, enabling them to live fulfilling lives.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering personalized care and assistance with daily living activities, ensuring the comfort and dignity of our clients.

  • Developing and implementing tailored behavior management plans to promote healthy coping mechanisms and resilience.

  • Facilitating learning experiences that foster social skills, effective communication, and life skills development.

  • Recognizing early warning signs of distress and responding promptly to de-escalate situations.

  • Maintaining thorough and accurate records of client progress, incident reports, and daily activities.

  • Accompanying clients on outings, ensuring their safety and enjoyment during transportation to appointments, community activities, or school.

  • Collaborating with our interdisciplinary team, including therapists, nurses, and family members, to deliver comprehensive care.

  • Participating in ongoing training to stay updated on best practices in behavioral health support.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a starting salary of $16.50 - $20.18 per hour, plus additional incentives for shift differential, relevant experience, and educational credentials. You will be required to work at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) and must successfully complete a two-week new hire orientation class.

About Us

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Florida provides innovative programs and services for adolescents and adults facing significant emotional, behavioral, and intellectual/developmental challenges. Our mission is to empower individuals to reach their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

We strive to create a positive work-life balance and offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support your overall well-being. These include:

  • Paid time off (24 days per year) and sick time (64 hours per year).

  • A retirement plan through TIAA.

  • Quality low-cost benefits including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, and student loan debt assistance.

  • An award-winning tuition program (ASCEND) offering 100% tuition coverage for undergraduate and graduate studies.

  • Free access to Payactiv, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods.

  • An Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts available from the first day of employment.

  • Service Awards recognizing long-term commitment to Devereux.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must possess:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), DSP, Direct Care, Behavior Technician experience working with IDD, Mental Health, and/or dually diagnosed populations preferred.

You must also pass pre-employment medical screenings, hold a valid driver's license, and drive a car and passenger van for business purposes.



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