Direct Support Professional

4 days ago


Orlando, Florida, United States Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Full time
Unlock Potential:

Become a Direct Support Professional and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adolescents who face significant emotional and behavioral challenges.

About the Role:

As a Direct Support Professional at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Florida, you will be responsible for providing personal care, behavioral support, and skill development to individuals in our residential facility.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide personal care, including assistance with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
  • Implement behavior management plans and support individuals in developing coping strategies.
  • Facilitate skill-building activities, including social skills, communication, and life skills training.
  • Recognize signs of distress and de-escalate situations effectively and safely.
  • Maintain accurate records of client progress, incidents, and daily activities.
  • Assist clients with transportation to appointments, community activities, or school.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, nurses, and family members.
  • Participate in ongoing training to stay updated on best practices in behavioral health support.
Benefits and Rewards:

We offer a competitive salary, starting at $19.89/hour, plus additional compensation for shift differential, relevant experience, and higher education. You will also receive paid time off, sick time, retirement benefits, and quality low-cost benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

In addition, you will have access to our ASCEND program, which provides career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills, and financial assistance to help you reach your full potential. You will also be eligible for student loan repayment, free access to Payactiv, and employee discounts.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a high school diploma or GED, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Social Work, or a related field is preferred. You will also need to have experience working with IDD, Mental Health, and/or dually diagnosed populations, and be certified as a Nursing Assistant.

You must be able to work weekends and holidays, and be willing to complete a two-week new hire orientation class. You will also need to pass pre-employment medical screenings, including a drug test, physical, and TB test, and have a valid driver's license.



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