LEAD DSP

Job Details: Job Location: Kala House - Orangevale, CA, Salary Range: $27.00 - $32.64Hourly, Lead Direct Support Professional  - Residential Crisis Program

Location Options: Orangevale, Elverta, & Rio Linda

$27 - $32.64/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 Lead Direct Service Professional (DSP), you’ll be an active part of our residential crisis programs supporting adults. Your responsibilities include:

Supervise Community Crisis Home staff as they carry out the facilities 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

Satisfactory completion of 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.
Knowledge of the requirements for providing the type of care and supervision needed by clients, including ability to communicate with such clients (e.g. ASL/Sign Language)
Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable law and regulation
Ability to maintain or supervise the maintenance of financial and other records
Ability to direct the work of others, when applicable
Ability to read and write in the English language, in order to perform essential duties.
Possess basic mathematical skills, in order to assist individual with medications, shopping, cooking, and budgeting.
Successful completion of the on-site orientation process.
Successful completion of a minimum of 25 hours of continuing education within each twelve-month period following the assumption of duties. Training must include Trauma Informed Care, Person Centered Planning, Positive Behavior Supports and Cultural Competency

Qualifications

Required

Minimum of 6 months Supervisory experience
Minimum 12 month 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 or both of the following locations in California: Orangevale and Rio Linda.
Willingness to obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within 60-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
Negative TB test

Compensation:

$27 - $32.64/hour
Incentive pay factored into hourly rate for premium shifts on schedule
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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