Direct Support Professional - $500 sign-on bonus

Discover a career that makes a real difference at The NEEDS Center! Join a passionate team dedicated to supporting people with autism and developmental disabilities to lead more independent lives. With opportunities for growth, a supportive work environment, and the chance to create meaningful impact every day.

Create Meaningful Change

Create meaningful change for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while also pursuing personal and professional growth on your journey.

Grow Together

The NEEDS Center provides career-long development, including diverse training, field instruction, and opportunities for direct care staff to advance into supervisory and management roles. We are dedicated to supporting our employees in reaching their fullest potential, ensuring the highest quality care of the individuals we serve.

Direct Support Professional - $500 sign-on bonus!

Join The Needs Center and be part of a team making a positive impact every day!

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities? Do you thrive in an environment where every day brings exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth? If so, we want you on our team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)!

The NEEDS Center is a company dedicated to providing support services to adults with developmental disabilities in our group residence homes, helping them live as independently as possible.

We currently have openings for 4 Direct Support Professionals (DSP) who will assist and support the adults in our care. With compassion, creativity, and a commitment to personalized care, you'll engage in activities that promote skill-building and enhance overall quality of life.

Hourly rate is $15.00-$16.00 per hour.

Most openings are 2nd shift, overnights, and weekends

Locations are in Clay County, Duval County and Orange Park, FL.

Responsibilities for the job include :

• Assisting and supporting individuals in daily routines.
• Providing hands‑on personal care to adults with developmental disabilities
• Implement clinical, educational and vocational programs.
• Observe and record data for programs established in their Individual and Behavior support plans.
• Participate with other team members to create a therapeutic environment that includes regular community membership.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Empathy and a willingness to help adults with developmental disabilities.
• Experience with behavior management preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team.

Great Benefits Include :

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance, Vision insurance, and FSA
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO and your birthday off.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Tuition Remission.
• We also have exceptional professional growth opportunities including an opportunity for you to get your Master's Degree Tuition-Free!

The NEEDS Center specializes in providing services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). There is a particular emphasis on providing services to individuals with interfering challenging behavior and/or dual diagnosis. The NEEDS Center’s philosophy is rooted in the tenets of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Positive Behavior Support (PSB). The services and supports provided by the NEEDS Center draw on the best of both disciplines in order to assist individuals to become as independent as they can be.

NEEDS Center requires screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website (info.flclearinghouse.com) for all prospective employees