Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Direct Support Professional

Residential Crisis Program| Sacramento & El Dorado Counties, CA

$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

Qualifications

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 insurance

• CA Driver's License

• High School Diploma

• Successful criminal background check

• Reference verification

• Education verification

• Immunization records

• Negative TB test

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 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.

Apply Today and Help Us Change Lives.