LEAD DSP
About The Position
Lead Direct Support Professional Residential Crisis Program| Sacramento & El Dorado Counties, CA $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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Valid and current auto insurance
- CA Driver's License
- High School Diploma
- Successful criminal background check
- Reference verification
- Negative TB test
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
