DPP - Middlesex

Beacon Specialized Living; Middlesex (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Telehealth

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid training

Employee discounts

Mental wellness app

Professional development

Job summary

Beacon Specialized Living seeks a Day Program Professional to support individuals in a structured daytime setting, leading engaging activities and promoting independence and community inclusion.

You will implement individualized plans, monitor progress, and ensure safety while helping participants build skills and confidence. Training is provided, and benefits support employees’ well-being and growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• GED or High School Diploma.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured activities including social, recreational, and community-based programming.
• Support individuals in building independence, social skills, and daily living skills.
• Implement individual service plans and track progress toward goals.
• Ensure health, safety, and dignity during program hours, transportation, and outings.
• Provide personal care and medications as needed (training provided).
• Promote inclusion and positive community engagement.
• Utilize crisis prevention and intervention strategies to ensure safety.
• Complete daily logs and incident reports.
• Transport individuals and supervise activities in community settings.
• Prepare meals and maintain a clean, organized home environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Team-oriented

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Job description

Join Beacon Specialized Living – Where Every Shift Makes a Difference

Are you looking for a meaningful career where your work truly matters? At Beacon Specialized Living, we support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and autism, helping them live independent and fulfilling lives in their communities.

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.

What You’ll Do as a Day Program Professional

As a Day Program Professional, you will support individuals in a structured daytime setting, leading engaging activities, building skills, and promoting independence and community inclusion.

Daily Responsibilities

• Lead structured activities including social, recreational, and community-based programming
• Support individuals in building independence, social skills, and daily living skills
• Implement individual service plans and support progress toward personal goals
• Ensure health, safety, and dignity of individuals during program hours, transportation, and community outings
• Provide personal care and administer medications as needed (training provided)
• Promote inclusion and positive community engagement
• Utilize crisis prevention and intervention strategies to support individuals safely
• Complete required documentation including daily logs and incident reports
• Transport individuals and supervise activities in community settings
• Prepare meals and maintain a clean, organized home 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.
• GED or High School Diploma
• 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.