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Direct Support Professional

Beacon Specialized Living

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.

Bring your compassion and reliability &

we’ll

provide the training and support to help you succeed.

Flexible schedules available including full-time, part-time, and on-call opportunities.

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 Direct Support Professional (DSP)

As a DSP, you will support individuals in daily life while helping them achieve personal goals and

maintain

independence in a safe, supportive

environment.

Daily 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

.

What We Offer

C

ompetitive 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.
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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