Direct Support Professional - Children/Adolescents

Devereux; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO days

Sick time

403(b) retirement plan

ASCEND Tuition Program

Student loan repayment assistance

Payactiv

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Devereux in Orlando, Florida is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide care and behavioral support for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral and developmental challenges. This hands-on, mission-driven role includes a comprehensive two-week orientation and ongoing on‑the‑job training, weekend shifts, and collaboration with the clinical treatment team to support positive outcomes.

You will assist with daily living activities, work second or third shifts, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No experience? Training provided with orientation.
• Willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift, weekends required.

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

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job 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 children and adolescents 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: Pine Hills area (Orlando, Florida)

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.

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.
• Must be able to work at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).
• Must be able to complete a two-week (Monday - Friday) new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm each day. Orientation is held in Orlando by the Orlando International Airport.

Other Requirements

• Successfully pass pre‑employment medical screenings which include: 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. To learn more visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
• 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 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

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.

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