Direct Support Professional Palm Bay (Palm Bay, FL)

Starts at $16.00-$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)

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.

Being a Direct Support Professional has its Advantages

As a Direct Support Professional,you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Entry-level position with opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field

• Formal leadership/development training program

• Comprehensive training in crisis prevention/intervention, trauma informed care, CPR, first aid, and cultural competencies

• Flexible schedules that can work with school, family commitments, or other employment

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health provides programs and services for children and adolescents with autism. Located in Palm Bay, FL, this position is responsible for:

• Supporting a therapeutic environment, while ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals we serve.

• Assisting individuals in daily living activities, including health & hygiene management, cooking, cleaning, and recreation

• Following and implementing behavioral support plans

• Documenting shift reports, incident reports, and individual progress notes.