Direct Support Professional

Location: California

Direct Support Professional - Residential Crisis Program Locations Availabile:
Orangevale, Rio Linda, Elverta, & Shingle Springs $23 - $26/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 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 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 Compensation:$23 - $26/hour Incentive pay factored into hourly rate for premium shifts on schedule

Quarterly bonus for overtime shifts

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

Paid holidays

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 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.

Required Minimum of 6 months 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 of the following locations in California:
Shingle Springs, Orangevale, Rio Linda, & Elverta Availability 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 hire

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 insuranceCA Driver's License High School Diploma Successful criminal background check

Reference verification

Education verification

Immunization records

Negative TB test
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