Direct Support Professional - Impact Youth & Skills

careers-devereux; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO days

Sick time

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition program

Student loan repayment assistance

PayActiv access

EAP & Discounts

Job summary

Devereux is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Palm Bay, FL to provide care and behavioral support for youth with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. This hands-on, mission-driven role fits those pursuing human services, psychology, social work, or caregiving.

Starting pay is $17.00–$20.25 per hour, with up to $2.00 more for shift differentials, experience, education/certification, and up to $0.72 for a Master’s, $0.48 for a CNA/RBT.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Devereux is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Palm Bay, FL to provide care and behavioral support for youth with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. This hands-on, mission-driven role fits those pursuing human services, psychology, social work, or caregiving.

Starting pay is $17.00–$20.25 per hour, with up to $2.00 more for shift differentials, experience, education/certification, and up to $0.72 for a Master’s, $0.48 for a CNA/RBT.