Nurse Practitioner

Job Description and Duties

The Department of Developmental Services (Department) is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join their team at the Stabilization Training Assistance Reintegration (STAR) Acute Crisis Homes. As a member of the STAR team, you will work to provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities during times of acute crisis. This role requires individuals who are passionate about person-centered care, and who are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. STAR currently provides assistance to adolescents (11-17 years old) and adults (18 years of age and older) who are receiving regional center services. The STAR homes are four to five bed homes in community settings (Vacaville, Springville, and Costa Mesa).

As a member of the Department STAR team, you will work in a community home setting where you will be responsible for assisting individuals with activities of daily living, providing emotional support, and promoting independence. This is an incredibly rewarding position for individuals who are passionate about helping others and who want to make a positive impact in their community. If you are looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, then we encourage you to apply for a role with the Department STAR Acute Crisis Homes today. 

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave Program.

This position is eligible for geographic retention pay differential of $250.00 per month. 

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Travel to locations throughout California, including North STAR (Vacaville), Central Valley STAR (Porterville), South STAR (Costa Mesa), Headquarters (Sacramento), Canyon Springs Community Facility (Cathedral City) and other Department locations. Travel may require overnight stays. Works extended hours or varying shifts specific to operational needs. This position provides both direct in-person services and telehealth services to all STAR locations and Canyon Springs.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

CERTIFICATION OR LICENSE: Current license as a Registered Nurse in California and certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the Board of Registered Nurses. As a licensed professional, you are required to maintain a valid license and are expected to always comply with all of the rules of professional conduct within your licensure. Possession of a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate. Nurse Practitioner 103 or 104 certification and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) specialty is desired. Nurse Practitioners who are not certified under the 103 or 104 pathway must practice under standardized procedures in collaboration with a licensed physician and surgeon, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code §2725.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Authorization to practice as a 103 or 104 Nurse Practitioner and/or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) specialty is desired . To determine your eligibility for the 103 or 104 pathway, please visit the California Board of Registered Nursing website at :  Assembly Bill 890

Knowledge of : Cultural sensitivity, positive behavioral support, trauma-informed care, coaching skills training, and person-centered practices. Empathetic understanding of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, navigating situations with tact, patience, alertness, and emotional stability.

Ability to : Work with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and severe behavioral conditions, including aggression, self-injurious behavior, and psychiatric symptoms. Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during physically, mentally, and emotionally stressful situations. 

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits. 

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

Benefit information can be found on the website and the website.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

If you have not taken the Nurse Practitioner exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire. Click here to gain list eligibility.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.