Direct Support Professional - Muskego, WI

Beacon Specialized Living; Muskego (WI); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Paid Training

Employee Discounts

Mental wellness app

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Beacon Specialized Living is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide hands-on, person-centered support for individuals with autism and complex needs in a home setting. You will engage in activities, assist with daily living, manage medication administration (training provided), and document each shift while maintaining a safe, supportive environment.

Commitment, patience, and clear communication are essential to success.

Qualifikationen

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license.
• GED or High School Diploma required.
• ABA or behavior-based support experience preferred.
• Comfort with nonverbal communication and structured routines.

Aufgaben

• Engage in activities such as music, movement, and interactive play.
• Provide full support with personal care, hygiene, and dressing.
• Assist with feeding and dietary needs.
• Follow structured routines and visual schedules.
• Support behavioral plans using calm, consistent approaches.
• Provide transportation and community support.
• Administer medications (training provided).
• Complete accurate documentation each shift.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and structured home environment.

Kenntnisse

ABA experience

Communication skills

Team oriented

Compassionate

Ausbildung

GED or High School Diploma

Jobbeschreibung

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

• 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

About this Location:

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.

What We Offer

• 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

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Active car insurance in applicant's name.
  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

Why Work at Beacon

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.