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Apis Services Inc·DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Direct support professional · $17 - $17/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,929 posted nursing roles in Florida rates. This role sits in the 21st percentile.
Pay for this role is about 45% below the Florida median for nursing roles.
The Direct Support Professional provides supervision and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to support their independence and quality of life. Responsibilities include managing daily living tasks, implementing clinical interventions, and ensuring the safety of clients in residential and community settings.
Looking for More Than Just a Job?
At RHD, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.
We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.
Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.
No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.
For more than 53 years, RHD has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.
Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.
Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.
Why Join Our Team?
In this role, you will direct the daily activities of adolescent males in programming utilizing acceptable behavioral management principles. Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment in crisis situations.
• Assists with daily living activities, including but not limited to planning and preparing meals, housekeeping, and assisting with personal hygiene, cleaning. · Supports the independence of persons served by providing the assistance necessary to maximize their quality of life. · Assistance with all home management chores-cleaning, doing laundry, cooking · Transport to and supervise/support/assure safety at community activities and events client chooses to attend. (i.e.: local festivals, eating out, movies, etc.) · Supports persons served in developing relationships and becoming involved in their communities. · Assure overall safety in the home with supervision/support, physical assistance, verbal prompts, and staff completion of home management tasks if client cannot or will not complete. · Assist with critical thinking/judgement/and decision making in the home and community for overall personal health and safety. Handling any home or personal emergency that arises while service is being provided as directed by RHD guidelines in the On-Call Procedure. · Provides supervision and guidance to the person served to build skills and competence. · Documents interactions and activities per policies and procedures · Monitors and responds to crisis situations or potential crisis situations consistent with best practice, policies, and procedures · Communicate effectively with clients, Supervisors, and Supported Living Coaches consistently to assure client health and safety and follow up on any instructions given regarding personal or home management needs and/or tasks for client. · Reports suspected incidents of neglect, abuse, or mistreatment consistent with the organization's policies and procedures · Follow incident management reporting procedures. · Maintains client confidentiality and adheres to the organization's values. · Assists in maintaining the well-being and safety of persons served. · Supervise medication administration, Complete MARS, service logs, data collection, and Electronic Health Records as required. · Performs other duties as requested or assigned, verbally or in writing. · Provide care that’s trauma informed.
You may be a great fit if you are: ✔ Compassionate
✔ Dependable
✔ Patient
✔ Team-Oriented
✔ Service-Focused
✔ Professional
✔ Positive
✔ Committed to Helping Others
Weekends ---8 hour days on Saturday and Sunday (start and stop times will vary to meet client need such at 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm,10am - 6pm for example)
Join Us in Building Better Futures! Apply Today!
Some jobs pay the bills.
Some jobs build careers.
This job changes lives.
If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.
Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.
SRVS is part of the Imperium family of companies.
Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.
Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a medical, psychiatric, or human services setting, or equivalent educational training. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with a valid driver's license and the ability to pass a background screening.
Market context
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.