Direct Support Professional (Adult Group Homes)

Unlock Potential: Become a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and Change Lives! Starting Pay: $17.00 - $20.25 / hour Compensation: Base pay with shift differential, experience, education, and certification bonuses. Shift Differentials: 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 for Bachelor’s, +$0.72/hr for Master’s Certification Pay: +$0.48/hr for an active CNA or RBT certification Benefits and Rewards 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 Student loan repayment assistance Payactiv: Access earned wages early Employee Assistance Program & Discounts As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide care and behavioral support for adults with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. This hands‑on, mission‑driven role is ideal for anyone 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 Location: Winter Park, Casselberry and Orlando (Central Florida) Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED required Experience: No prior experience required. The organization provides a comprehensive two‑week orientation and continuous on‑the‑job training. Schedule Currently hiring for 2nd shift (2:00 pm to 11:00 pm) and 3rd shift (10:00 pm to 9:00 am). Must be able to work weekends and holidays, including at least one weekend day. Must complete a two‑week new hire orientation (Monday‑Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) 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 (details at Valid driver’s license; may need to drive Devereux vehicles, including a passenger van for up to 15 passengers Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr