What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Beacon Specialized Living?
Join Beacon Specialized Living – Where Every Shift Makes a Difference
Are you an experienced caregiver or behavioral support professional looking for meaningful, hands-on work where you can make a real impact? At Beacon Specialized Living, we support individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and complex behavioral and medical needs—helping them live safe, meaningful, and fulfilling lives.
What You’ll Do as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)
In this home, you will provide hands-on, person-centered support to individuals with autism and complex behavioral needs. This role requires a high level of engagement, awareness, and consistency throughout your shift.
Daily Responsibilities
This home supports two young women with autism and significant developmental, behavioral, and medical needs. Both individuals are nonverbal and require consistent, hands-on support.
At Beacon, we don’t just offer jobs — we build careers that make a difference. You’ll join a supportive, mission-driven organization that values your growth, recognizes your impact, and invests in your success.
Beacon Specialized Living Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Why Choose Beacon?
Beacon Specialized Living is nationally recognized through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) for our commitment to professional direct support services and workforce development.
Through our LEAP Program (Leadership, Excellence, Advancement, and Promotion), employees have the opportunity to earn nationally recognized NADSP certification while advancing their careers and developing leadership skills.
At Beacon, this isn’t just a job — it’s a career with purpose and opportunity
Are you an experienced caregiver or behavioral support professional looking for meaningful, hands-on work where you can make a real impact? At Beacon Specialized Living, we support individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and complex behavioral and medical needs—helping them live safe, meaningful, and fulfilling lives.
What You’ll Do as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)
In this home, you will provide hands-on, person-centered support to individuals with autism and complex behavioral needs. This role requires a high level of engagement, awareness, and consistency throughout your shift.
Daily Responsibilities
- Engaging in activities such as music, movement, and interactive play
- Providing full support with personal care, hygiene, and dressing
- Assisting with feeding and specialized dietary needs
- Following structured routines and visual schedules
- Supporting behavioral plans using calm, consistent approaches
- Providing transportation and community support
- Administering medications (training provided)
- Completing accurate documentation each shift
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and structured home environment
This home supports two young women with autism and significant developmental, behavioral, and medical needs. Both individuals are nonverbal and require consistent, hands-on support.
- Staff in this home must be comfortable with:
- Supporting individuals with autism and high behavioral needs
- Nonverbal communication (including use of iPads and visual supports)
- Structured routines and consistent staffing approaches
- Managing behaviors such as hitting, pinching, or self-injury
- High levels of interaction, engagement, and redirection throughout the shift
- Consistency, patience, and emotional regulation are critical to success in this environment.
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible first of the month after 60 days)
- Paid Time Off: 88 Hours per year, eligible after 90 days of employment.
- Free 24/7 telehealth for employees and families through First Stop Health.
- 401(k) with employer match and company-paid life insurance
- Paid training including CPR, de-escalation, and medication administration
- Employee discounts through Perkspot and cell phone savings programs
- Calm mental wellness app access
- Ongoing professional development and advancement through the LEAP Program
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Valid driver’s license.
- GED or High School Diploma
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or behavior-based experience
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or complex needs
- Compassionate, dependable, and team- oriented
- Strong communication skills and willingness to learn
At Beacon, we don’t just offer jobs — we build careers that make a difference. You’ll join a supportive, mission-driven organization that values your growth, recognizes your impact, and invests in your success.
Beacon Specialized Living Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Why Choose Beacon?
Beacon Specialized Living is nationally recognized through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) for our commitment to professional direct support services and workforce development.
Through our LEAP Program (Leadership, Excellence, Advancement, and Promotion), employees have the opportunity to earn nationally recognized NADSP certification while advancing their careers and developing leadership skills.
At Beacon, this isn’t just a job — it’s a career with purpose and opportunity