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Florida Direct Support Professionals

DSP Shift Jobs in Florida

Per diem DSP work across Florida — pick your shifts, set your schedule, keep 90% of every dollar. ShiftCura launches in Tri-County South Florida on June 15, 2026, with statewide expansion planned for Q3-Q4 2026. Browse DSP shifts by city below.

Pay Range
$16–$24/hr
Typical Shifts
8-hour to 12-hour
FL Cities Served
246+
Phase 1 Counties
Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach

What does a Direct Support Professional do?

Direct Support Professionals provide daily living support, behavioral guidance, and community integration assistance for Floridians with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DSPs work across APD-funded group homes, supported living programs, and adult day training centers — and are in chronic short supply statewide, with Florida's group home and waiver program operators consistently unable to fully staff their rosters.

Where Direct Support Professionals work in Florida

Common DSP shift types

Credentials required for Direct Support Professionals in Florida

Florida sets the bar for Direct Support Professional compliance. Every ShiftCura provider expects these before your first shift — upload once and your verified profile works across every provider on the platform:

What we're really selling

We sell freedom.

Agencies tell Direct Support Professionals where to work, when to work, and what they're worth. ShiftCura shows you what's available and lets you choose. Here's what that actually looks like for Direct Support Professionals in Florida:

Curate your schedule

Work a morning shift at one facility, a night shift at another, a weekend at a third — in the same week. You build your schedule across multiple providers.

Dictate your pay

See open shifts with transparent rates. Take the ones paying more than your current job. The market sets the rate in front of you.

Become a traveling DSP

Every DSP on ShiftCura is effectively a travel caregiver within Florida. Move where the shifts are good, not where an agency sends you.

No single-employer dependency

Work for multiple providers simultaneously. No single bad dispatcher, no one facility's politics controls your income.

Take a day off or vacation

Agencies punish caregivers who turn down shifts. On ShiftCura, you just don't accept shifts that day. Next day, your full feed is back.

One-off shifts work now

Picking up a single shift is frictionless — tomorrow's shift is on the same platform, same profile. Single shifts become continuous income.

Why per diem DSP work beats agency employment

DSP per diem work gives you something most group home employment can't: predictable demand without being locked into one provider's scheduling decisions. ShiftCura connects you directly with APD-licensed group homes and waiver programs that need reliable coverage — no agency markup on your rate, consistent shift availability across multiple providers in your area, and 90% of every shift paid to you same-day.

Staffing agency cut
30-60%
Skimmed off your pay before you see a check
ShiftCura platform fee
Flat 10%
Keep 90% of every dollar you earn
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Direct Support Professionals shifts across Florida

ShiftCura covers every major Florida market. Tri-County cities are live as of June 15, 2026. Other regions are launching throughout Q3-Q4 2026 — join the waitlist in your city to be first in line.

Tri-County

Live June 15, 2026
DSP in Fort Lauderdale(Broward)DSP in Hollywood(Broward)DSP in Pembroke Pines(Broward)DSP in Miramar(Broward)DSP in Coral Springs(Broward)DSP in Pompano Beach(Broward)DSP in Davie(Broward)DSP in Plantation(Broward)DSP in Sunrise(Broward)DSP in Deerfield Beach(Broward)DSP in Lauderhill(Broward)DSP in Tamarac(Broward)DSP in Weston(Broward)DSP in Margate(Broward)DSP in Coconut Creek(Broward)DSP in Oakland Park(Broward)DSP in North Lauderdale(Broward)DSP in Hallandale Beach(Broward)DSP in Lauderdale Lakes(Broward)DSP in Cooper City(Broward)DSP in Dania Beach(Broward)DSP in Parkland(Broward)DSP in Wilton Manors(Broward)DSP in Lighthouse Point(Broward)DSP in Pembroke Park(Broward)DSP in Miami(Miami-Dade)DSP in Miami Beach(Miami-Dade)DSP in Hialeah(Miami-Dade)DSP in Miami Gardens(Miami-Dade)DSP in Homestead(Miami-Dade)DSP in Coral Gables(Miami-Dade)DSP in Doral(Miami-Dade)DSP in North Miami(Miami-Dade)DSP in North Miami Beach(Miami-Dade)DSP in Aventura(Miami-Dade)DSP in Cutler Bay(Miami-Dade)DSP in Palmetto Bay(Miami-Dade)DSP in Pinecrest(Miami-Dade)DSP in South Miami(Miami-Dade)DSP in Kendall(Miami-Dade)DSP in Westchester(Miami-Dade)DSP in Fontainebleau(Miami-Dade)DSP in Hialeah Gardens(Miami-Dade)DSP in Opa-locka(Miami-Dade)DSP in Sweetwater(Miami-Dade)DSP in Sunny Isles Beach(Miami-Dade)DSP in Key Biscayne(Miami-Dade)DSP in Miami Shores(Miami-Dade)DSP in Florida City(Miami-Dade)DSP in Medley(Miami-Dade)DSP in West Palm Beach(Palm Beach)DSP in Boca Raton(Palm Beach)DSP in Boynton Beach(Palm Beach)DSP in Delray Beach(Palm Beach)DSP in Jupiter(Palm Beach)DSP in Wellington(Palm Beach)DSP in Palm Beach Gardens(Palm Beach)DSP in Lake Worth Beach(Palm Beach)DSP in Royal Palm Beach(Palm Beach)DSP in Greenacres(Palm Beach)DSP in Riviera Beach(Palm Beach)DSP in Lantana(Palm Beach)DSP in Palm Springs(Palm Beach)DSP in North Palm Beach(Palm Beach)DSP in Tequesta(Palm Beach)DSP in Juno Beach(Palm Beach)DSP in Palm Beach(Palm Beach)DSP in Highland Beach(Palm Beach)DSP in Lake Park(Palm Beach)DSP in Ocean Ridge(Palm Beach)
You're changing the market

You're not just taking shifts. You're resetting Florida's caregiver economy.

Florida's caregiver workforce has been underpaid for too long. Staffing agencies historically skim 30-60% off every DSP rate before you ever see a paycheck. Medicaid reimbursement formulas still reflect numbers from a decade ago. The people doing the hardest work in healthcare have been getting paid the least.

Every shift you pick up on ShiftCura puts pressure on that model. When Florida Direct Support Professionals have a direct marketplace with transparent rates, the agency economic leverage breaks down — facilities that used to pay agency markups have to reconsider the math. Over time, rates have to follow, because the labor pool keeps moving to platforms that pay fairly.

This isn't just a better gig app. It's a structural correction to a broken market — and you're at the center of it.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Direct Support Professionals make per shift on ShiftCura?

Direct Support Professional shift rates on ShiftCura typically range from $16–$24 per hour depending on the city, facility type, and shift timing. Night shifts and weekend shifts generally pay a premium. On ShiftCura, Direct Support Professionals keep 90% of every dollar they earn — the platform charges a flat 10% fee only on completed shifts.

What credentials do I need to work as a Direct Support Professional on ShiftCura in Florida?

Every Direct Support Professional on the platform must have: Florida APD-approved Direct Support Professional training, Level 2 AHCA background screening, Current CPR/First Aid, plus the additional requirements listed in your profile onboarding. You upload your documents once and they travel with your profile across every provider on the platform.

Is ShiftCura hiring Direct Support Professionals right now?

ShiftCura launches in the Tri-County South Florida area (Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach) on June 15, 2026. If you're a Direct Support Professional in Tri-County, you can sign up now and start picking up shifts the day we launch. For Phase 2 markets (Tampa Bay, Central FL, North FL, Southwest FL, Treasure Coast, Panhandle, North Central FL), join the waitlist in your city — we'll notify you the moment shifts open in your area.

Can I work as a Direct Support Professional per diem on ShiftCura while keeping my other job?

Yes. Direct Support Professionals on ShiftCura work as 1099 independent contractors and can pick up shifts around any existing employment. There are no non-compete clauses. You choose which shifts fit your schedule, and you keep 90% of every dollar you earn on the platform.

How soon can I start working after signing up as a Direct Support Professional?

Once your credentials are uploaded, ShiftCura's admin team verifies them within 1-2 business days Monday through Friday. As soon as your profile is approved, you can browse and accept shifts immediately. Most Direct Support Professionals in Tri-County South Florida complete their first shift within a week of signing up.

Ready to pick up your first DSP shift in Florida?

Sign up in minutes, upload your credentials once, and start picking up shifts the day ShiftCura goes live in your county.

DSP Shift Jobs in Florida — Per Diem Direct Support Professionals | ShiftCura