Live In Direct Support Professional

Beacon Specialized Living; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off 88 Hours per year

Free telehealth for employees andfamil

401(k) with employer match and company

Paid training including CPR and de-es–

Employee discounts through Perkspot

Cell phone savings programs

Calm mental wellness app access

LEAP Program development

Job summary

Beacon Specialized Living in Madison, Wisconsin seeks Direct Support Professionals to live on-site and help adults with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and autism lead independent, meaningful lives. You’ll receive training and support, and you’ll be part of a mission-driven team.

In this role you’ll assist with daily living, transportation, meals, documentation, and medication administration (training provided).

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Vehicle with car insurance.
• GED or High School Diploma.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living skills and personal care.
• Support community engagement and recreational activities.
• Prepare meals and maintain a clean, organized home environment.
• Transport individuals to appointments and community activities.
• Administer medications as directed (training provided).
• Maintain accurate documentation and advocate for individuals served.
• Promote dignity, respect, and person-centered support.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Team-oriented

Education

GED or High School 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 livesin their communities.

Bring your compassion and reliability &we’llprovide the training and support to help you succeed.

This a live-in position that requires you to reside on the business premises, as a condition of employment, in order to provide the necessary services to the Individuals Served. For the avoidance of doubt, you are free leave the premises for normal private pursuits during all non-duty time, and you acknowledge and agree that the time you spend engaging in such private pursuits, such as eating, uninterrupted sleeping, entertaining, and other periods of complete freedom from all duties, will not be considered working time.

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, thisisn’tjust a job —it’sa career with purpose and opportunity.

WhatYou’llDo as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)

As a DSP, you will support individuals in daily life while helping them achieve personal goals andmaintainindependence in a safe, supportiveenvironment.

Daily Responsibilities

• Assistwith daily living skills and personal care
• Support community engagement and recreational activities
• Prepare meals andmaintaina clean, organized home environment
• Transport individuals to appointments and community activities
• Administer medications as directed (training provided)
• Maintainaccuratedocumentation and advocate for individuals served
• Promote dignity, respect, and person-centered support.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay andcomprehensivebenefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible first of the month after 60 days)
• Paid Time Off: 88 Hours per year, eligible after90 daysof 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 throughPerkspotand cell phone savings programs
• Calm mental wellness app access
• Ongoing professional development and advancement through the LEAP Program

Qualifications

• Mustbe at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Vehicle with car insurance
• GEDor High School Diploma
• Compassionate, dependable, and team- oriented
• Strong communicationskills and willingness to learn

Why Work at Beacon

At Beacon, wedon’tjust offer jobs — we build careers that make a difference.You’lljoin 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.