Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Direct Support Professional Multiple positions available, Viera, Titusville and Palm Bay. P art-time and full-time opportunities

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:

Currently hiring for 2nd shift (2:30 pm 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 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:

Employer performs pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test, Physical, and TB Test. Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida. 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.

Responsibilities include:

May 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

Starting Pay:

$17.00 - $20.75 per hour

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

Shift Differentials:

Up to $3.00/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 Equal Opportunity Employer.

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.