Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Adult Community Center

Description

Your work should matter — truly matter.
At Parc Center for Disabilities, our Adult Day Training team supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living meaningful, engaged, and fulfilling lives. We are looking for experienced Direct Support Professionals who are confident in their abilities, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality support.

If you bring professionalism, compassion, and strong hands-on experience, you will thrive here.

As a DSP, you will be a consistent, reliable presence for the individuals we support. You will help guide daily skill-building, promote independence, and support safe and enriching community participation.

In this role, you will:

• →Support individuals with daily living, social, communication, and community engagement goals.
• →Follow each person’s support plan with accuracy and accountability.
• →Document progress, data, and observations clearly and on time.
• →Ensure safety and supervision at all times, including during outings and transport.
• →Identify and report changes in physical, medical, or behavioral status.
• →Encourage positive interactions and model appropriate behavior.
• →Maintain clean, safe program environments and vehicles.

You will be part of a team that values professionalism, reliability, and high standards of care.

Requirements

We are seeking candidates who already have the skillset and confidence to step into this role with experience and professionalism.

You must have:

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to follow structured plans and document thoroughly.
• A valid Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• The physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with mobility needs.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, active environment with changing needs throughout the day.

Certifications in CPR, First Aid, and crisis management are preferred; otherwise, candidates must obtain and maintain them upon hire.

We offer a supportive work environment where you are valued, respected, and part of a mission-driven team. Our benefits include:

• 10 Paid Holidays
• 2 Personal Days
• 18 PTO Days
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Monday though Friday! Full and part time!
• $17.00 per hour

People who enjoy this role are:

• Naturally patient and steady
• Detail-oriented and dependable
• Comfortable guiding others and setting structure
• Professional in communication and demeanor
• Kind, consistent, and able to maintain boundaries

If that sounds like you, this may be exactly the environment you're looking for.

Apply today and bring your experience to a team that truly values the work you do.

Please note, this position requires screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more at https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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.