Direct Support Professional - Muskego, WI

Join Beacon Specialized Living – Where Every Shift Makes a Difference

Are you an experienced caregiver or behavioral support professional looking for meaningful, hands-on work where you can make a real impact? At Beacon Specialized Living, we support individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and complex behavioral and medical needs - helping them live safe, meaningful, and fulfilling lives.

What You’ll Do as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)

In this home, you will provide hands-on, person-centered support to individuals with autism and complex behavioral needs. This role requires a high level of engagement, awareness, and consistency throughout your shift.

Daily Responsibilities

Engaging in activities such as music, movement, and interactive play

Providing full support with personal care, hygiene, and dressing

Assisting with feeding and specialized dietary needs

Following structured routines and visual schedules

Supporting behavioral plans using calm, consistent approaches

Providing transportation and community support

Administering medications (training provided)

Completing accurate documentation each shift

Maintaining a safe, clean, and structured home environment

About this Location:

This home supports two young women with autism and significant developmental, behavioral, and medical needs. Both individuals are nonverbal and require consistent, hands-on support.

Staff in this home must be comfortable with:

Supporting individuals with autism and high behavioral needs

Nonverbal communication (including use of iPads and visual supports)

Structured routines and consistent staffing approaches

Managing behaviors such as hitting, pinching, or self-injury

High levels of interaction, engagement, and redirection throughout the shift

Consistency, patience, and emotional regulation are critical to success in this 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.

Active car insurance in applicant's name. GED or High School Diploma

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or behavior-based experience

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or complex needs

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.

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.