Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional - Residential Crisis ProgramLocations Availabile: Orangevale, Rio Linda, Elverta, & Shingle Springs$23 - $26/hourJoin 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 SummaryAs 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 behaviorsSupporting daily living skills and independenceCoordinating outings, appointments, medications, and mealsMaintaining the home environment and assisting with household upkeepEngaging clients in enriching activitiesCollaborating with a multi-disciplinary teamCompensation:$23 - $26/hourIncentive pay factored into hourly rate for premium shifts on scheduleQuarterly bonus for overtime shiftsPaid training (RBT, DSP I/II, CPI, Ukeru)RBT Test ReimbursementEmployer-subsidized medical, dental & vision coverage401(k) with employer contributionPTO accrualSeparate paid sick timePaid holidaysAnnual performance-based compensation growth potentialLoyalty bonus every 5 yearsLife & AD&D coverage at no cost to youComprehensive EAP—100% employer-fundedTax-advantaged healthcare & dependent care FSAsOngoing 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.RequiredMinimum of 6 months experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and displaying severe verbal and physical behaviorsAvailability to work every weekendAbility to work in one of the following locations in California: Shingle Springs, Orangevale, Rio Linda, & ElvertaAvailability 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 hirePhysical RequirementsAbility to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to lift, transfer, and assist individuals as neededAbility to perform physical aspects of residential care and crisis responsePre-Employment RequirementsValid and current auto insuranceCA Driver's LicenseHigh School DiplomaSuccessful criminal background checkReference verificationEducation verificationImmunization recordsNegative TB test #J-18808-Ljbffr