Hiring Event - Direct Support Professional (Viera Campus) - Wednesday 12/02/2026 (10am-2pm)

Devereux; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with

Up to 64 hours of sick time

Low-cost medical, dental, vision Dever

Job summary

Devereux is hosting a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job Fair at the Viera Campus, FL. Attendees are encouraged to apply online before the event and bring resumes for on-site interviews. Starting pay ranges from $17.00 to $20.25 per hour, with additional shift differentials based on experience and education.

Available shifts include 2:30pm–11:00pm and 10:45pm–7:15am. The role involves daily living assistance, behavior support, teaching life and communication skills, and transportation to

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• No experience? No problem! We invest in people with a comprehensive two-week orientation and ongoing on-the-job training.
• Schedule: 2nd and 3rd shift availability as listed.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays; full-time may require every other weekend, part-time at least one weekend day.
• Orientation: new-hire orientation held in Titusville (two-week).

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

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job Fair - SAVE THE DATE!

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, 12/02/2026

TIME: 10:00am - 2:00pm

WHERE: 8000 Devereux Drive, Viera, FL 32940

BE PREPARED

We strongly encourage you to apply online prior to the event at jobs.devereux.org.

Please bring copies of your resume and be prepared to interview.

Starting Pay: $17.00 - $20.25 / hour

*Compensation based on shift differential, experience, and education/certification

Shifts Available: 2nd Shift: 2:30pm to 11:00pm and 3rd Shift: 10:45pm - 7:15am

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

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

Location: Viera Campus (Viera, FL)

Qualifications

• 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: 2nd Shift: 2:30pm to 11:00pm and 3rd Shift: 10:45pm - 7:15am
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• For full-time, you will be required to work every other weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sundays).
• For part-time, you will be required 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 Titusville.

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.

For more information, please reach out us at [e-mail] .

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 service