Direct Support Professional

Devereux; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick time

Low-cost benefits

403(b) plan

Tuition program

Student loan repayment

PayActiv

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Devereux in Palm Bay, FL is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide care and behavioral support for youth with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. This hands-on role offers meaningful work in human services and psychology, with shift differentials and opportunities to grow.

Starting pay ranges from $17.00 to $20.25 per hour, with additional increases for education, certifications, and related experience.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision Devereux Benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan

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