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Live In Direct Support Professional

Beacon Specialized Living

Madison, WI • 9/26/2026

Job Description

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.

Thisa live-in position that requires you toresideon the business premises, as a condition of employment,in order toprovide 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), employeeshave the opportunity toearn 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

  • Transportindividuals 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

\nCompany Description

Beacon Specialized Living serves individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs. By supporting their self-directed goals with compassion and best practices, Beacon provides the highest level of support not only meeting their needs, but helping people live their fullest lives.

Company Description

Beacon Specialized Living serves individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs. By supporting their self-directed goals with compassion and best practices, Beacon provides the highest level of support not only meeting their needs, but helping people live their fullest lives.