LEAD DSP

ADVANCE KIDS GROUP; Elverta (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized health coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

PTO accrual

Paid time off

Job summary

Advance Kids is hiring a Lead Direct Service Professional for our Residential Crisis Program in Elverta, CA, with availability across Elverta, Rio Linda, Orangevale, and Shingle Springs. The role offers $27.00–$32.64/hour, with premium shifts and paid training opportunities.

The position supports individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, focusing on crisis intervention, daily living skills, and teamwork with a multidisciplinary staff. Training and growth potential are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months supervisory experience.
• Minimum 12 months experience implementing ABA with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Availability to work every weekend.
• Ability to work in one or more of the following CA locations: Elverta, Rio Linda, Orangevale, Shingle Springs.
• Willingness to obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within 60 days of hire.
• Openness to obtain DSP Level I within one year of start date.
• Awareness of requirement to complete a minimum of 25 hours of CEUs within each 12-month period.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Community Crisis Home staff as they carry out the facilities program design, including responding to crisis behaviors, supporting daily living skills and independence, coordinating outings, medications, and meals, maintaining the home environment, and engaging clients in activities.
• Direct and coordinate the work of others where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

ABA experience

Weekend availability

Communication in English

Education

RBT certification

DSP Level I within 1 year

25 CEU hours annually

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Kala House Verano - Elverta, CA 95626, Salary Range: $27.00 - $32.00 Hourly, Lead Direct Support Professional - Residential Crisis Program

Must be available to work in any of the following locations: Elverta, Rio Linda, Orangevale, & Shingle Springs

$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. 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 months experience implementing ABA with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Availability to work every weekend
• Ability to work in one or both of the following locations in California: Elverta, Rio Linda, Orangevale, or Shingle Springs
• Willingness to obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within 60-days of hire
• Openness to obtain DSP Level I within one year of start date
• Awareness of requirement to complete a minimum of 25 hours of CEUs within each 12-month period

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
• Valied CA Driver's License and DMV check
• High School Diploma and over 18 years old
• 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.