Direct Service Professional (DSP)
Palm Beach County, Inc.
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Job summary
The Arc of Palm Beach County in Riviera Beach, FL is seeking Direct Service Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with developmental disabilities across residential, day programs, recreation, and respite services.
As a DSP you will help with daily living, skill development, community engagement, and safety, with schedules including daytime and evenings. Requires HS diploma, Florida driver’s license, and compassionate, team-oriented mindset.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, in direct care, childcare, medical, psychiatric, or related settings preferred
- College coursework in social services or related field preferred but not required
- Valid Florida Driver’s License and required auto insurance
- Ability to pass required background checks and drug‑free workplace requirements
Responsibilities
- Direct Care & Daily Living Support: Assist with ADLs and personal care.
- Education & Skill Development: Implement structured lessons and monitor progress.
- Recreation & Community Engagement: Lead activities and plan outings.
- Health, Medication & Safety: Administer medications, maintain records, basic first aid.
- Transportation & Documentation: Transport participants and keep logs; communicate with teams.
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Job description
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Full Time Manual Labor Riviera Beach, FL, US
Salary Range: $17.00 To $19.00 Hourly
The Arc of Palm Beach County is a dynamic, community-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each year, our compassionate team serves more than 3,500 children, teens, and adults — helping them live, learn, work, and thrive across Palm Beach County.
We are currently hiring Direct Service Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals in multiple program areas, including:
- Residential Group Homes
- Adult Day Training (ADT)
- Recreation Programs
- Respite (in-home and community-based services)
If you are compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our team and help promote inclusion, independence, and belonging for all.
The Direct Service Professional (DSP) provides hands‑on care, instruction, supervision, and engagement to individuals with developmental disabilities in residential, educational, recreational, and community settings.
DSPs work collaboratively with program managers and team members to implement individualized support plans that promote independence, daily living skills, socialization, recreation, and community integration.
Schedules may vary by program and can include daytime, evenings, weekends, and community‑based assignments.
Depending on program placement, responsibilities may include:
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including feeding, dressing, hygiene, toileting, grooming, and personal care.
- Support individuals in building independence in home management, cooking, shopping, and daily routines.
- Provide compassionate supervision and ensure participant safety at all times.
- Implement structured lesson plans and daily activity schedules.
- Support adult education, life skills training, and goal progress monitoring.
- Modify activities to meet individual needs and abilities.
- Lead and participate in indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
- Plan and support outings, field trips, and community events.
- Promote social integration and positive peer interaction.
- Administer medications (Residential settings) following agency policies.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including case notes, attendance, goal tracking, and incident reports.
- Provide basic first aid and CPR when necessary.
- Follow emergency procedures and safety guidelines.
- Transport participants to community activities, day programs, and appointments (valid FL driver’s license required).
- Maintain required logs and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Communicate regularly with supervisors, families, and team members.
- Patience, compassion, and a genuine passion for serving neurodiverse individuals
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Organizational and time‑management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Sound judgment and professionalism
- Adaptability in dynamic environments
- Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office or similar)
- High School Diploma or GED required
- At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, in direct care, childcare, medical, psychiatric, or related settings preferred
- College coursework in social services or related field preferred but not required
- Valid Florida Driver’s License and required auto insurance
- Ability to pass required background checks and drug‑free workplace requirements
- Walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting (up to 20–50 pounds depending on assignment)
- Assisting individuals with mobility and daily living needs
- Driving to various programs and community locations
- Indoor and outdoor work environments
The Arc of Palm Beach County is a dynamic, community-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each year, our compassionate team serves more than 3,500 children, teens, and adults — helping them live, learn, work, and thrive across Palm Beach County.
We are currently hiring Direct Service Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals in multiple program areas, including:
- Residential Group Homes
- Adult Day Training (ADT)
- Recreation Programs
- Respite (in-home and community‑based services)
If you are compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our team and help promote inclusion, independence, and belonging for all.
The Direct Service Professional (DSP) provides hands‑on care, instruction, supervision, and engagement to individuals with developmental disabilities in residential, educational, recreational, and community settings.
DSPs work collaboratively with program managers and team members to implement individualized support plans that promote independence, daily living skills, socialization, recreation, and community integration.
Schedules may vary by program and can include daytime, evenings, weekends, and community‑based assignments.
Depending on program placement, responsibilities may include:
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including feeding, dressing, hygiene, toileting, grooming, and personal care.
- Support individuals in building independence in home management, cooking, shopping, and daily routines.
- Provide compassionate supervision and ensure participant safety at all times.
- Implement structured lesson plans and daily activity schedules.
- Support adult education, life skills training, and goal progress monitoring.
- Modify activities to meet individual needs and abilities.
- Lead and participate in indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
- Plan and support outings, field trips, and community events.
- Promote social integration and positive peer interaction.
- Administer medications (Residential settings) following agency policies.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including case notes, attendance, goal tracking, and incident reports.
- Provide basic first aid and CPR when necessary.
- Follow emergency procedures and safety guidelines.
- Transport participants to community activities, day programs, and appointments (valid FL driver’s license required).
- Maintain required logs and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Communicate regularly with supervisors, families, and team members.
- Patience, compassion, and a genuine passion for serving neurodiverse individuals
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Organizational and time‑management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Sound judgment and professionalism
- Adaptability in dynamic environments
- Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office or similar)
- High School Diploma or GED required
- At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, in direct care, childcare, medical, psychiatric, or related settings preferred
- College coursework in social services or related field preferred but not required
- Valid Florida Driver’s License and required auto insurance
- Ability to pass required background checks and drug‑free workplace requirements
- Walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting (up to 20–50 pounds depending on assignment)
- Assisting individuals with mobility and daily living needs
- Driving to various programs and community locations
- Indoor and outdoor work environments
- Affordable Comprehensive Medical Insurance
- FREE Dental/Vision Insurance
- Paid Life Insurance & Disability
- Bonus Days Off the week before New Year’s Day
- Holiday, Vacation, PTO
- Retirement Plan
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