Direct Support Professional - Day Program

Beacon Specialized Living; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Specialized Living in Richmond, VA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support participants in a Day Program. The role focuses on helping individuals engage in daily activities, outings, and in-house programming while maintaining safety and dignity.

You will assist with personal care, monitor health and well-being, document progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. Travel to other program locations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities and community outings
• Provide personal care and support as needed
• Promote health and safety during program hours, transportation, and activities
• Document progress and incidents per policy; complete required reports
• Participate in interdisciplinary planning and carry out goals from service plans
• Attend staff meetings and required annual training
• Travel to other program locations as needed

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Day Program

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

• Always be compliant with all company and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Implement daily activity schedules including community outings, events, and in-house.programming (arts, crafts, music, sensory activities)
• Promote community awareness and inclusion through responsible, courteous behavior.
• Ensure health and safety of individuals during program hours, transportation, and community.activities.
• Provide personal care and support as needed.
• Assist individuals with personal finances, maintaining accurate documentation.
• Complete and submit incident reports per policy.
• Utilize crisis prevention and intervention strategies, using restrictive procedures only as a lastresort.
• Participate in interdisciplinary planning and carry out goals from individual service plans.
• Attend staff meetings and complete required annual training.
• Travel to other program locations as needed