Direct Support Leader (Adult Group Homes)

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick time

Medical benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

PayActiv

Employee assistance

Job summary

Devereux Florida is seeking a Direct Support Leader (DSP Lead) to mentor and guide staff in providing high-quality behavioral health support to adolescents and adults in Winter Park, FL. You will oversee daily operations and ensure compassionate, person-centered care across activities and services.

The role focuses on crisis intervention, documentation, collaboration, and ongoing staff training to maintain best practices in behavioral health support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Social Work preferred.
• Experience with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities or related setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Implement behavior management plans and support coping strategies.
• Facilitate skill-building activities (social, communication, life skills).
• Recognize and de-escalate crises; provide crisis intervention.
• Maintain accurate records of client progress, incidents, and daily activities.
• Assist clients with transportation to appointments and community activities.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and family members; participate in training.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Transportation

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Social Work preferred

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Description

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of adolescents and adults?

How about spending time mentoring and having fun with kids?

Then being a Direct Support Leader (DSP Lead) at Devereux is for YOU! You belong here.

Devereux Florida provides programs and services for adolescents and adults who face significant emotional, behavioral and intellectual/developmental challenges. Located in Winter Park, FL, this position is responsible for:

Providing Personal Care: Assist with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. Behavioral Support: Implement behavior management plans and support individuals in developing coping strategies. Skill Development: Facilitate skill-building activities, including social skills, communication, and life skills training. Crisis Intervention: Recognize signs of distress and de-escalate situations effectively and safely. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of client progress, incidents, and daily activities. Transportation: Assist clients with transportation to appointments, community activities, or school. Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, nurses, and family members. Training and Education: Participate in ongoing training to stay updated on best practices in behavioral health support.

Engagement and Crisis Support: Ensure all staff are actively engaging with individuals and provide assistance during crises when needed.

Demonstrates Leadership and Delegates Tasks: Provide clear direction to staff, supervise daily operations, and delegate responsibilities to direct support professionals to ensure efficient service delivery.

Position Details:

Pay Range: Starts at $19.00 - $22.21 / hr. PLUS additional compensation: Shift differential (up to $2.00 / hour). Relevant experience in field (up to $2.00 / hour). Credit for higher education ($.48/hr for Bachelors degree; $.72 / hr for Masters degree).

Schedule: 1st shift (7am-3pm), 2nd shift (2:00pm to 11:00pm), and 3rd shift (11:00pm-9:00am).

Location: Winter Park, FL

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

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Social Work preferred

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or 1 year experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or related setting required
• Post-Secondary education (i.e., college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours) may substitute for experience

Schedule:

• Must be able to complete a 2-week (Monday - Friday) new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm each day. Orientations are offered in Orlando, FL and Titusville, FL.
• Must be able to work holidays.
• Must be able to work one weekend day.

Other Requirements:

• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test, Physical, and TB Test.
• 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).
• Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida. To learn more visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE