Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver in St. Petersburg, Florida at PARC INC

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.

• 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 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.