Direct Support Professional: Transform Lives with Compassion

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO days

Sick time

Low-cost benefits

403(b)

Tuition program

Student loan repayment

Earned wages access

EAP & discounts

Job summary

Devereux is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Winter Park, FL, to provide essential care and behavioral support for adults with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. This hands-on role suits individuals pursuing human services, psychology, social work, youth care, or caregiving.

The position offers weekday shifts with potential weekend work, starting pay between $17.00 and $20.25 per hour plus experience, education, and certification pay.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 1 year of experience working with the IDD population is 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

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Devereux is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Winter Park, FL, to provide essential care and behavioral support for adults with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. This hands-on role suits individuals pursuing human services, psychology, social work, youth care, or caregiving.

The position offers weekday shifts with potential weekend work, starting pay between $17.00 and $20.25 per hour plus experience, education, and certification pay.