Direct Support Professional (Children/Adolescents)

Direct Support Professional (DSP) As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide care and behavioral support for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. This is a hands‑on, mission‑driven role for individuals interested in human services, psychology, social work, youth care, mental health, or caregiving. Responsibilities 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 Qualifications High school diploma or GED required No prior DSP or behavioral health experience needed; comprehensive two‑week orientation and continuous on‑the‑job training are provided Compensation Starting pay: $17.00 – $20.25 per hour, based on shift differential, experience, and education/certification Shift differentials: up to $2.00 per hour (2nd & 3rd shift) Experience pay: up to $2.00 per hour for related DSP or behavioral health experience Education pay: +$0.48 per hour (Bachelor’s), +$0.72 per hour (Master’s) Certification pay: +$0.48 per hour for an active CNA or RBT certification Benefits Up to 24 PTO days per 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 Student loan repayment assistance Payactiv: Access earned wages early Employee Assistance Program & Discounts Location Pine Hills area, Orlando, Florida Schedule & Requirements Currently hiring for 2nd shift (2:45 pm to 11:00 pm) and 3rd shift (10:45 pm – 7:00 am) Must be able to work weekends and holidays, and at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) Must complete a two‑week (Monday‑Friday) new hire orientation class, approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day, held in Orlando by the Orlando International Airport Other Requirements Successfully pass pre‑employment medical screenings (drug test, physical, TB test) Must be at least 21 years of age or older Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida (learn more at 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) How to Apply Please reach out at View email address on click.appcast.io. Your EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chord Specialty Dental Partners