Direct Support Professional (Palm Bay Group Homes)

Description Unlock Potential: Become a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and Change Lives! Starting Pay: $17.00 - $20.25 / hour Compensation based on shift differential, experience, and education/certification 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 (Bachelor’s), +$0.72/hr (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 your earned wages early Employee Assistance Program & Discounts As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide care and behavioral support for youth with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. This is a hands‑on, mission‑driven role ideal for anyone interested in human services, psychology, social work, youth care, mental health, or caregiving. Responsibilities include: 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: Palm Bay Group Homes (Palm Bay, FL) Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED required Experience: No experience required. We offer a comprehensive two‑week orientation and continuous on‑the‑job training. Schedule: Currently hiring for 2nd shift (2:45pm to 11:00pm) and 3rd shift (10:45pm - 7:00am). Must be able to work weekends and holidays, and at least one weekend day. Must complete a two‑week new‑hire orientation class (Mon‑Fri, 9:00am‑5:00pm). Orientation held in Titusville, FL. Other Requirements: Successfully pass pre‑employment medical screenings: Drug Test, Physical, TB Test. Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida. Valid driver's license. Must drive a car and a passenger van (holds up to 15 passengers). Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies to reduce the risk of abuse. We foster a culture of reporting abuse and cooperate with authorities. For more information, please reach out to us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr