Direct Support Professional (DSP)

$2,000 First-Year Retention Bonus

Company Overview

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care services. With over 40,000 employees serving more than 50,000 individuals nationwide, Sevita is dedicated to empowering adults and children with diverse needs to live independently and thrive in their communities.

Position Summary

As a Caregiver at Sevita, you’ll play a critical role in supporting children and adolescents with autism, developmental disabilities including intellectual disability and individuals with high-magnitude and/or intense behavioral needs. Your role will combine hands-on caregiving with behavioral support, helping individuals develop functional life skills and positive replacement behaviors to support greater independence while ensuring their daily safety and dignity.

This is a direct care role where compassion, patience, critical thinking, a strong work ethic and consistency are key to success.

Key Responsibilities

Provide daily living support, including hygiene, meals, mobility, and medication reminders

Engage clients in meaningful, structured activities and community involvement

Monitor health status and report any changes or concerns

Remain awake and attentive to monitor for risks; and report/intervene (per company training/policies) to ensure safety of all residents and staff

De-escalate challenging behaviors using approved intervention techniques

Take direction from clinicians, nurses, supervisor/managers to properly implement behavior support plans and follow safety protocols

Document all tasks and support provided during your shift

Support individuals during behavioral crises, including use of physical interventions when trained and appropriate

Drive clients to appointments, school, or community outings

Maintain a clean, supportive, and respectful living environment

Remain in active compliance with the company’s mandatory training/certification requirements

Collaborate with families, clinical staff, and other caregivers to ensure coordinated care

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR and First Aid certification preferred

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Must be able to commute or relocate to Clearwater, FL 33769

Compassionate, reliable, and able to remain calm under pressure

Preferred Qualifications for Health Field Candidates

We welcome applicants with a background in health or behavioral care. Preferred candidates may have:

Professional work experience working with individuals exhibiting high-magnitude and severe behaviors

Crisis prevention knowledge and hands-on experience (e.g., CPI, PCM, TCI)

CNA certification or direct care experience supporting behavioral individuals who may also have physical disability and/or medical conditions

Ability to align clinical and behavioral skills with the structure and goals of our program, especially in serving youth on the autism spectrum

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off, paid sick time, and paid training

Paid orientation

Paid enrollment in 40-hour RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) course and state certification

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Referral Bonus Program

Shift Availability

Day Shift (7am-3pm)

Evening Shift (3pm-11pm)

Overnight Shift (11pm-7am)

*Please note: This job requires your ability to attend paid training during the daytime from (9am-4pm) for the first 2-3 weeks of employment.

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Pay: $16.00 - $18.00/hour (contingent on eligibility for pay qualifiers)