Direct Support Leader (Adult Group Homes)

Description

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of adolescents and adults?

How about spending time mentoring and having fun with kids?

 

Then being a Direct Support Leader (DSP Lead) at Devereux is for YOU! You belong here.

Devereux Florida provides programs and services for adolescents and adults who face significant emotional, behavioral and intellectual/developmental challenges. Located in Winter Park, FL, this pos Finish ition is responsible for:

 

Providing Personal Care: Assist with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.

Behavioral Support: Implement behavior management plans and support individuals in developing coping strategies.Skill Development: Facilitate skill-building activities, including social skills, communication, and life skills training.Crisis Intervention: Recognize signs of distress and de-escalate situations effectively and safely.Documentation: Maintain accurate records of client progress, incidents, and daily activities.Transportation: Assist clients with transportation to appointments, community activities, or school.Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, nurses, and family members.Training and Education: Participate in ongoing training to stay updated on best practices in behavioral health support.

Engagement and Crisis Support: Ensure all staff are actively engaging with individuals and provide assistance during crises when needed.

Demonstrates Leadership and Delegates Tasks: Provide clear direction to staff, supervise daily operations, and delegate responsibilities to direct support professionals to ensure efficient service delivery.

 

Position Details:

Pay Range: Starts at $19.00 - $22.21 / hr. 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).

Schedule: 1st shift (7am-3pm), 2nd shift (2:00pm to 11:00pm), and 3rd shift (10:00pm to 9:00am)

Location: Winter Park, FL

 

 

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

 

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Social Work preferred

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or 1 year experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or related setting required
• Post-Secondary education (i.e., college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours) may substitute for experience

Schedule:

• Must be able to complete a 2-week (Monday - Friday) new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm each day. Orientations are offered in Orlando, FL and Titusville, FL.
• Must be able to work holidays.
• Must be able to work one weekend day. 

Other Requirements:

• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test, Physical, and TB Test. 
• 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).
• Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida.   To learn more visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

 

 

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.

Company Overview

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 compre