LEAD DSP II

Job Details:

Job Location:

Kala Springs
- Shingle Springs, CA 95682, Salary Range: $29.58 - $32.64 Hourly, Lead Direct Support Professional II/Assistant Administrator
- Residential Crisis Program

Location Options:
Shingle Springs

$29.58 - $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.

As a Lead Direct Service Professional (DSP) II, you’ll be an active part of our residential crisis programs supporting. Your responsibilities include:

• Serve as Acting Administrator in the Administrator’s absence.
• Support the Administrator with the day-to-day operation of the Community Crisis Home and ensure the program is implemented as designed.
• Assist with new client assessments and participate in individual assessments, IPP/ISP meetings, and other planning meetings as requested.
• Prepare documentation and materials for weekly meetings, monthly meetings, IBSTs, and other program meetings.
• Provide input regarding individuals’ progress, needs, skills, and goals, including information for ISP reports and behavior plans.
• Assist with the development and implementation of behavior plans and follow established activity schedules.
• Direct and coordinate the work of staff, as applicable, and ensure residents are appropriately supervised at all times.

• Ensure individuals receive the appropriate level of care, supervision, and support based on their individual needs and plans.
• Follow each individual’s IPP and support their rights, choices, independence, and informed decision-making.
• Communicate respectfully with individuals and provide information regarding schedules, expectations, activities, finances, upcoming events, and other matters affecting their daily lives.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including transfers, mobility, bathing, toileting, transportation, and community activities.
• Safely utilize mobility, adaptive, and medical equipment as directed.
• Attend medical appointments as needed and accurately communicate relevant information and outcomes.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of individuals and employees.

• Assist with prescribed medications and medical treatments as authorized and directed, including oral medications, nebulizers, blood pressure monitoring, glucose monitoring, and other medical equipment.
• Accurately complete Medication Assistance Records (MARs) and required medical documentation.
• Follow health, emergency, fire safety, and universal precaution procedures.
• Administer CPR and/or First Aid when needed.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and other urgent situations, including contacting 911, medical providers, supervisors, or other appropriate parties.

• Provide intervention and support during crisis situations using CPI and Ukeru principles and other approved interventions.
• Follow individual behavior plans and established crisis protocols.
• Identify, document, and report special incidents, behavioral concerns, injuries, threats, and other significant events in a timely manner.
• Identify and report suspected abuse, including fulfilling all mandated reporting requirements to the appropriate licensing agencies.
• Support a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals and staff.