A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.
Orangevale, CA Job Details $27.00 - $32.64 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Paid training AD&D insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Staff supervision Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Team supervision Household budget management Social service program staff supervision Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities Cooking Developmental disability care assistance High school diploma or GED Driver's License Intellectual disabilities support Experience working with adults with disabilities Adults with developmental disabilities Autism spectrum disorders support Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities Full Job Description 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. Position Summary As a Lead Direct Service Professional (DSP), you'll be an active part of our residential crisis programs supporting adults.
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 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 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 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. Apply Today and Help Us Change Lives.
