Day Program Professional
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- 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
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
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off: 88 Hours per year
- Free 24/7 telehealth for employees and families through First Stop Health.
- 401(k) with employer match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid training including CPR, de-escalation, and medication administration
- Employee discounts through Perkspot
- Cell phone savings programs
- Calm mental wellness app access
- Ongoing professional development and advancement through the LEAP Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
