Direct Support Professional (Viera Campus)

Unlock Potential: Become a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and Change Lives! Starting Pay: $17.00 - $20.25 / hour Shift Differentials: Up to $3.00/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 Full-time employees now work EVERY OTHER WEEKEND! Benefits and Rewards Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service) Up to 64 hours of sick time Low-cost medical, dental, vision 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 May 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: Viera Campus (Viera, FL) Schedule Must be able to work weekends and holidays. For full‑time, you will be required to work every other weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). For part‑time, you must work at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday). Must complete a two‑week new‑hire orientation class; orientation is held in Titusville. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED required. Experience: No Experience? No Problem! We believe in investing in our people. That’s why we offer a comprehensive two‑week orientation to set you up for success, followed by continuous on‑the‑job training throughout your career at Devereux. Other Requirements Successfully pass pre‑employment medical screenings: drug test, physical, and TB test. Must be at least 21 years of age or older. Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida. Valid driver's license. Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. Must be able to drive a car and a passenger van (which holds up to 15 passengers). Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE. The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement — consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux. For more information, please reach out to us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health