Direct Support Professional
Full Time
Viera, FL 32940
$25,000 a year
Posted Today
Job description
Description:
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job Fair - SAVE THE DATE!
WHEN: TUESDAY, 05/30/2023
BE PREPARED:
Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and adolescents? If so, you could become a part of a team creating meaningful, independent and productive lives for those individuals that we serve.
Benefits and Rewards
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.
Starts at $16 - $19.61 / hour PLUS additional compensation:
Shift differential (up to $2.00 / hour)
Relevant experience in field (up to $2.00 / hour)
Credit for higher education($.48/hr for Bachelors degree; $.72 / hr for Masters degree)
Overtime shifts available (1.5x your hourly rate)
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job Fair - SAVE THE DATE!
Are you looking for a
Full-Time or
Part-Time employment
opportunity? Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and adolescents in a fun, active environment? If so, you could become a part of a team creating meaningful, independent and productive lives for those individuals that we serve!
If you are searching for meaning work that has a positive impact in the lives of others and are looking to develop or enhance your Patient Care, Behavioral or Psychological skills, then plan to attend!
WHEN: TUESDAY, 05/30/2023
TIME: 9:00am - 2:00pm
WHERE: 8000 Devereux Drive, Viera, FL 32940
BE PREPARED:
- Bring copies of your resume and be ready to interview
Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and adolescents? If so, you could become a part of a team creating meaningful, independent and productive lives for those individuals that we serve.
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Florida provides programs and services for children and adolescents who face significant emotional, behavioral and intellectual/developmental challenges. Located in Melbourne, Viera, FL, this position is responsible for:
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Supporting a therapeutic environment, while ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals we serve.
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Conducting daily living activities, including health & hygiene management, cooking, cleaning, and recreation
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Following and implementing behavioral support plans
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Documenting shift reports, incident reports, and individual progress notes
Benefits and Rewards
We strive to create an inclusive environment, and retain the talented employees who make our organization a great place to work. We offer:
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Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service); Sick time (64 hours per year)
- Retirement – 403(b) through TIAA
- Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision), pet insurance, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! http://benefits.devereux.org
- eM Life for Mental Health and Work/Life Programs
- ASCEND - Tuition Program You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to fifteen thousand dollars annually for undergraduate and twenty-five thousand dollars annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits!
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Free access to Payactiv, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods
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Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts – Available the first day of employment through Carebridge
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Service Awards – All employees celebrating a five-year increment (5, 10, 15, etc.) anniversary receive taxable compensation in recognition of their long-term commitment to Devereux
Education:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Social Work and experience in the field is preferred
Experience:
- Certified Nursing Assistant with experience working with IDD, Mental Health and/or dually diagnosed populations preferred
Schedule:
- 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.
- Must be able to work weekends.
- Must be able to work holidays.
Other Requirements:
- Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test, Physical, and TB Test. Devereux requires all employees to obtain the annual Influenza Vaccine.
- 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 requires all individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidate’s understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children.
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.
ith the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
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