Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
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This posting states $19–$19.25 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in Florida post a median of $18.63 an hour, the middle half $15.50–$18.72, across 8 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in Florida earn a median of $16.25 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 76.1% · Stating an hourly rate 73.8%
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About the job
Join a mission-driven organization where your work makes a meaningful difference every day. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver, you will support individuals with developmental disabilities in leading independent, fulfilling lives while promoting dignity, respect, and personal choice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including personal care, meals, and mobility.
- Encourage independence, self-advocacy, and participation in community activities.
- Support recreational, social, and life-skills programming.
- Follow individualized support plans and ensure a safe, respectful environment.
- Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with team members.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with individuals served.
Benefits
- 10 Paid Holidays!
- 18 PTO Days and 2 Personal Days!
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Voluntary benefits including Short-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Life and AD&D.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan.
- Paid training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive, team-oriented workplace culture.
Requirements
- Compassionate, dependable, and service-oriented.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Willingness to learn and grow in a caregiving role.
- Prior caregiving or human services experience preferred but not required.
Full-Time, Part Time and Relief!
Available Shifts:
6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
2:30 PM – 10:30 PM
10:30 PM – 6:30 AM
Other Requirements
- Parc Center for Disabilities is proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.
- Employees must pass Level II background check.
- Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse participation required. Learn more at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/index.html
- Equal Opportunity Employer:
- Parc Center for Disabilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.
Parc Center for Disabilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote individuals based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, and make all other employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
In alignment with our mission, we are fully committed to an accessible recruitment process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, please contact Human Resources at HR@parc-fl.org or (727) 345-9111. All requests are handled confidentially.
Parc is a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and a Level II background check, as required by Florida law for positions serving vulnerable individuals.
From Parc Center for Disabilities's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Parc Center for Disabilities
Parc Center for Disabilities hires caregivers, mental health staff and nurses in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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