DSP

Job Details: Job Location: Kala House - Orangevale, CA, Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.00Hourly, Direct Support Professional - Residential Crisis Program

Locations Availabile: Orangevale, Rio Linda, Elverta, & Shingle Springs

$23 - $26/hour

Join a team that changes lives every day.

At Advance Kids, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling life. For more than 25 years, we have provided innovative residential, clinical, educational, and crisis intervention services for children, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities. Our mission is simple: to improve quality of life through compassionate, individualized support and evidence-based care.

Position Summary

As a Direct Service Professional (DSP), you’ll be an active part of our residential crisis programs supporting adults. Your responsibilities include:

Responding safely and effectively to crisis behaviors
Supporting daily living skills and independence
Coordinating outings, appointments, medications, and meals
Maintaining the home environment and assisting with household upkeep
Engaging clients in enriching activities
Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team

Compensation:

$23 - $26/hour
Incentive pay factored into hourly rate for premium shifts on schedule
Quarterly bonus for overtime shifts
Paid training (RBT, DSP I/II, CPI, Ukeru)
RBT Test Reimbursement
Employer-subsidized medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k) with employer contribution
PTO accrual
Separate paid sick time
Paid holidays
Annual performance-based compensation growth potential
Loyalty bonus every 5 years
Life & AD&D coverage at no cost to you
Comprehensive EAP—100% employer-funded
Tax-advantaged healthcare & dependent care FSAs
Ongoing professional development (CEUs)

Why Advance Kids?

At Advance Kids, you'll join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities achieve greater independence, safety, and quality of life. We foster a culture of compassion, teamwork, continuous learning, and meaningful impact. Every day offers an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Apply Today and Help Us Change Lives.

Required

Minimum of 6 months experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and displaying severe verbal and physical behaviors
Availability to work every weekend
Ability to work in one of the following locations in California: Shingle Springs, Orangevale, Rio Linda, & Elverta
Availability to work one of the following shifts each week: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm (AM), 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm (PM), 10:00 pm - 6:00 am (NOC)
Willingness to obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within 90-days of hire

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to lift, transfer, and assist individuals as needed
Ability to perform physical aspects of residential care and crisis response

Pre-Employment Requirements

Valid and current auto insurance
CA Driver's License
High School Diploma
Successful criminal background check
Reference verification
Education verification
Immunization records
Negative TB test

Required Qualifications: