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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 80 posted nursing roles in Orlando, Florida rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 57% below the Orlando, Florida median for nursing roles.
Provide direct care, supervision, and training to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Implement individualized support and behavior plans while ensuring health, safety, and community inclusion.
Job Description: Direct support professional (Dsp)
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct care, supervision, training, and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The DSP promotes independence, dignity, personal growth, health, safety, and community inclusion while implementing individualized support plans, behavior support programs, and daily living skills training. This position requires compassionate care, professional conduct, accurate documentation, and adherence to organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
One (1) year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, childcare, or developmental disability setting.
College, vocational, or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours may substitute for the required experience.
Valid Florida Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
Ability to meet all Department of Children and Families (DCF) background screening requirements, including local law enforcement, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and DCF clearances.
Required certifications and training
Must obtain and maintain current certification/training in
Professional Crisis Management (PCM)
CPR and First Aid
Medication Administration
Behavior Assistant Training (minimum 20 hours)
Core Assurances Training and other required agency trainings
Ability to perform physical duties required to support consumers safely.
Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, positioning, and mobility support using approved techniques and equipment.
Ability to safely implement approved restraint techniques when necessary.
Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, walk, stand, and rise from kneeling without using a consumer or consumer-related equipment for assistance.
Ability to pass a physical ability assessment as part of the hiring process.
Notice of physical ability requirement
Applicants must be capable of performing essential job-related physical functions. As part of the interview and application process, candidates will be required to demonstrate the ability to safely rise from a kneeling position without utilizing a consumer, wheelchair, bed, or other consumer-related furniture for support.
Demonstrate positive, respectful, and professional interactions with consumers, families, co-workers, support coordinators, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Accept feedback and direction appropriately.
Support and encourage fellow team members.
Maintain confidentiality and consumer rights at all times.
Adhere to all agency policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
Report to work on time and remain available throughout the assigned shift.
Florida DSP roles need reliable, trained candidates
Direct Support Professional roles in Florida are often in steady demand because providers need dependable staff to support daily living, safety, and community participation. This role is competitive when candidates already have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and some human services experience, since state-required training is also part of the hire process. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your training status and be ready to describe any hands-on support experience.
