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ADVANCE KIDS GROUP
INTERIM LEAD DSP
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Salary:
$46,000 – $52,000 / year
Location:
Elverta, CA, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
8 August 2026
What they need
| - Ensure provision of the type of care and supervision needed by residents, including communication with such residents - When needed, supervise Community Crisis Home Staff to carry out the facility's program design including but not limed to - Assistance to residents with prescribed medications, if applicable; - Health and emergency procedures, including fire safety; - Identification and reporting of Special Incidents - Identification and reporting of consumer abuse (including obligation to report to the licensing agency). - Following residents' IPPs; - Ensuring residents' rights - Exercise knowledge of and ensure facility and employee compliance with applicable laws and regulations - Direct the work of others, when applicable - Meet statutory qualifications and company policy qualifications including all continuing education requirements - Respect and maintain confidentiality regarding individuals supported and employees. - Utilize Universal precautions at all times while on duty. - Report to work on time and as defined by the schedule consistently. - Notify and obtain approval from supervisor for any changes in schedule. - Maintain professionalism including appearance at all times while working. - Respectfully communicate and explain all information and procedures with the individual(s) supported so that they can make informed decisions about all aspects of their life. - Provide input regarding individual's progress and needs, and actively participate in their IPP meeting. - Assist and/or participate in the administration of prescribed oral medications, nebulizers, blood pressure devices, glucose monitoring, or any other medical equipment under written direction of physician or as directed by supervisor. - Accurately complete Medication Assistance Records (MAR) as required. - Assist individual with transfers in and out of bed, automobile, wheelchair, toilet, shower/bath, up and down stairs, and in community. - Consistently use all mobility, adaptive, and medical devices safely and as directed. - Attend medical appointments as directed by supervisor and communicate information/outcome accurately and timely to individual and supervisor. - Provide intervention and support during crisis situations using CPI and Ukeru principles, follow behavior plans, and report incidents in a timely manner to the appropriate persons (e.g., 911, police, doctor, supervisor, Administrator). - Ensure that residents are with a responsible Community Crisis Home employee at all times. - Report workplace safety issues, needed repairs, threats to individual or employees, potential liabilities, and other concerns to supervisor in a timely manner. - Report any work-related injury or illness to Supervisor and Human Resources Director immediately. - Follow duties as assigned by the individual and/or supervisor regarding cleaning/changing of bed linens, doing laundry, yard maintenance, and general house cleaning chores. - Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, including special incident reports, daily case notes, payroll timesheets, and medical/financial logs. - Maintain a positive work environment. - Follow agency's internal grievance policy. - Attend staff meetings and trainings, and other meeting requested by the individual, supervisor, stakeholders, or agency. - Use feedback to improve performance. - Ask for help when needed. - Practice good problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions in the absence of a policy. - Communicate pertinent information to individuals (e.g. schedules, job functions, needed improvements, holidays, expectations, upcoming events, affirmations, and time/money related information). - Assist in development of behavior plans by providing accurate information, as needed. - Participate in individuals' assessments, as requested. - Provide information for ISP reports, as needed, by completing questionnaires and sharing information related to the individual's skills, needs, and goals. - Follow Community Crisis Home activity schedule - Administer CPR and/or First Aid, as needed. - Request any needed equipment (e.g. adaptive equipment, cleaning supplies, First Aid supplies) to supervisor in a timely manner. - Respond to communication (e.g. email, text, written, verbal, in person) in a timely manner. |
| Other Competencies or Skills: |
| - 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 six months 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) - Ability to maintain or supervise the maintenance of financial and other records - 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 |
| Supervision: |
| - Three months |
| Education and/or Experience: |
| - High School Diploma or the equivalent - A minimum of six months prior experience implementing ABA with individuals with developmental disabilities with challenging behavior service needs |
| Physical Demands: |
| - Good physical health verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure |
| Background Checks and/or Licensing: |
| - Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law or Department regulations or - Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in CCR Section 80019(f) or - Request and be approved for a transfer of a criminal record exemption, as specified in CCR Section 80019.1(r), unless, upon request for the transfer, the Department permits the individual to be employed, reside or be present at the facility. - Successfully pass background check, DMV report, and drug screening test |
| Other Requirements: |
| - 18 years of age or older - Valid California Class C driver’s licensure in good standing - Qualify for addition to Advance Kids dba Kala House vehicle insurance policy - Obtain and maintain at all times while employed by Kala House, current CPR/first aid certification, and 20-hour assaultive behavior training (CPI and Ukeru) certification training. - 60 days from the date of hire, staff must satisfactorily complete the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) 40-hour training course and pass the competency examination administered by a QBMP, and become a Registered Behavior Technician (must be an RBT if already employed as a DSP for 60 days or more prior to applying) or - Be a Qualified Behavior Modification Professional upon employment |
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