Direct Support Professional- Oviedo (Serving Ages 13-18)
Open Shifts
Full Time must be available to work one of the following shifts:

• 12am-8am : (Part Time) Friday & Saturday
• 4pm-12am: (Full Time) Tuesday- Saturday, Sunday-Thursday OR Friday-Monday

BONUS:Friends of Children and Families will be implementing a discretionary bonus structure for full time DSP’s. This will provide an opportunity to earn an additional $500 every 6 months.Pay: $15.00/hourJob Description

As a DSP, you will provide care for abused and neglected youth that have been placed in foster care. In a group home setting, you will assist in implementing treatment goals to ensure that health, nutritional, educational, social and recreational needs of the youth are met. You will be responsible for transporting youth, in a company vehicle, to activities such as; school, medical appointments and recreational outings. The ability to establish positive relationships is imperative to this position in order to be successful in delivering assistance with necessary tasks such as homework and independent living skills. This position requires cooking, light cleaning, distribution of medications and proficiency with email and computer use.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, ability to pass a level II background check, ability to pass a drug screening.
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• In addition, all DSP’s are required to attend in service trainings and maintain 40 hours of continuing education units per year.

BenefitsBenefits are effective 90 days from your start date.

• “Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws”Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)Job Types:Full-time, Part-timePay:$16.00 /hourCOVID-19 considerations:PPE is provided for direct staff to wear while in the group home.''Work Remotely NoFull-time associates will be eligible for coverage under the provisions of our benefits program. This includes 80% coverage for employee Health, 50% Dental, 100% Life insurance and 100% employer paid long term disability.Stay Bonus: Full time staff will have the opportunity to receive an additional $1000.00 a year with the Friends Stay Bonus Program.

In addition to the insurance benefits, you will receive 10 PTO days and 5 Sick days annually. Both PTO and Sick time are accrued bi-weekly. Also, Friends observes 10 holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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