Direct Support Professional

2 days ago


Melbourne, Florida, United States Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Full time
Unlock Potential: Become a Direct Support Professional

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Florida provides programs and services for children and adolescents who face significant emotional, behavioral and intellectual/developmental challenges. Located in Viera, FL, this position is responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:
  • 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.
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: 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 with experience working with IDD, Mental Health and/or dually diagnosed populations preferred

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.



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