Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
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Parc Center for Disabilities
Saint Petersburg, FL, US
Summary
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver, you will assist individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities and promote their independence. You will also support recreational and life-skills programming while ensuring a safe and respectful environment.
Job Description
Description
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.
Additional Requirements:
- Parc Center for Disabilities is a Drug-Free Workplace.
- Must successfully pass a Level II background screening.
- This position requires screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more at https://info.flclearinghouse.com
- Equal Opportunity Employer:
- Parc Center for Disabilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.
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
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 [email protected] 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.
Parc Center for Disabilities is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide opportunities for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to exercise their independence and experience life to the fullest.
Our vision is a community where all individuals live with dignity and are treated with respect.
At Parc Center for Disabilities, we value:
- Self-respect and personal dignity
- Independence, social interaction and a safe supportive environment afforded to our clients.
- Professionalism, compassion and creativity.
Our programs and services include adult Life Long Learning (Art, Technology, Financial Literacy, Culinary, & Gardening opportunities), Employment Services, Transportation, Residential Services, and Children's Services. We collaborate with businesses to fulfill their assembly, packaging and shipping needs. Parc’s Children's Services include: Family Focus, Respite, Therapy. Early Intervention Services, Preschool and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten.
Founded
1953
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
St. Petersburg, Florida
Parc Center for Disabilities is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide opportunities for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to exercise their independence and experience life to the fullest.
Our vision is a community where all individuals live with dignity and are treated with respect.
At Parc Center for Disabilities, we value:
- Self-respect and personal dignity
- Independence, social interaction and a safe supportive environment afforded to our clients.
- Professionalism, compassion and creativity.
Our programs and services include adult Life Long Learning (Art, Technology, Financial Literacy, Culinary, & Gardening opportunities), Employment Services, Transportation, Residential Services, and Children's Services. We collaborate with businesses to fulfill their assembly, packaging and shipping needs. Parc’s Children's Services include: Family Focus, Respite, Therapy. Early Intervention Services, Preschool and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten.
Founded
1953
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
St. Petersburg, Florida