INTERIM LEAD DSP

Job Details: Job Location: Kala House - Orangevale, CA, Salary Range: $24.50 - $28.50Hourly, Interim Lead Direct Support Professional - Residential Crisis Program

Location Options: Orangevale, Elverta, Rio Linda & Shingle Springs

$24.50 - $28.50/hour

Do you have a goal of becoming a Lead DSP, maybe even an administrator? Here’s your opportunity to build the experience and skills to get there.

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

The Interim Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) role is an opportunity for experienced DSPs to develop and demonstrate their leadership skills while continuing to provide direct support to adults in our residential crisis programs. This position is designed for individuals who are interested in growing into a Lead DSP role and want to gain hands-on experience directing and supporting a residential team.

Interim Lead DSPs work directly with residents during regular DSP shifts. When serving in the interim lead capacity, responsibilities include:

Supervise Community Crisis Home staff as they carry out the facility's program design, including but not limited to:

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

Provide guidance, direction, and support to DSP staff while serving in the lead capacity
Help ensure staff follow established policies, procedures, safety protocols, and individualized client support plans
Support effective communication and teamwork among residential staff and the broader care team

Qualifications

Required

Minimum of 3 months supervisory experience
Minimum 6 months experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and displaying severe verbal and physical behaviors
Availability to work every weekend
Readiness to work in any of the following locations in California: Orangevale, Rio Linda, Elverta, and Shingle Springs
Willingness to obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within 60-days of hire
Capacity to complete the Direct Support Professional (DSP) 1 and 2, 35-hour competency-based training course and a pass on the competency test within one year of start date
Ability to read and write efficiently in the English language, in order to perform essential duties
Possession of basic mathematical skills, in order to assist individuals with medications, shopping, cooking, and budgeting
Commitment to the successful completion of a minimum of 25 hours of continuing education within each twelve-month period following the assumption of duties.

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
Criminal background check
Reference verification
Negative TB test

Compensation:

$24.50 - $28.50/hour
Quarterly overtime bonus, when eligible
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
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.
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