Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Department of Developmental Services (Department) is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join their team at the Stabilization Training Assistance Reintegration (STAR) Acute Crisis Homes. As a member of the STAR team, you will work to provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities during times of acute crisis. This role requires individuals who are passionate about person-centered care, and who are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. STAR currently provides assistance to adolescents (11-17 years old) and adults (18 years of age and older) who are receiving regional center services. The STAR homes are four to five bed homes in community settings (Vacaville, Springville, and Costa Mesa).

As a member of the Department STAR team, you will work in a community home setting where you will be responsible for assisting individuals with activities of daily living, providing emotional support, and promoting independence. This is an incredibly rewarding position for individuals who are passionate about helping others and who want to make a positive impact in their community. If you are looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, then we encourage you to apply for a role with the Department STAR Acute Crisis Homes today. 

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

On-going interaction with consumers with developmental disabilities and severe psychiatric and behavioral conditions at STAR residence and in community settings, such as consumer’s homes, hospital, or psychiatric settings.  Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment.  May need to lift 100 pounds with assistance.  May be required to work mandatory overtime as needed to meet staffing requirements.  May be reassigned to other residences, programs, or projects to meet legitimate operation needs.  May be required to drive up to 300 miles per day and travel to locations throughout Northern (for N. STAR), Central Valley (for C.V. STAR), and Southern (for S. STAR) California.  Work will include flexible schedules, travel and possible overnight stays.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

CETIFICATION OR LICENSE: Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a professional Registered Nurse in California.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: Cultural sensitivity for the population being served, positive behavioral supports, trauma informed care, coaching skills training, person centered practices, and utilizing less restrictive techniques to behavioral issues. Possesses and maintains sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in this duty statement.

Ability to: Work with individuals with developmental disabilities (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability) and severe behaviors (e.g., aggression, self-injurious behavior, property destruction, and elopement), as well as psychiatric conditions and symptoms (e.g., psychosis, mood disorders, PTSD, and suicidal ideation); complete all required training and perform self-defense and hands-on intervention techniques, including two-person wall containment with resistive consumers up to 350 lbs. for up to 10 minutes; safely contain one limb of a combative consumer for up to 5 minutes; push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs. (including laundry or medication carts); respond quickly to alarms within 200 feet (which may occur several times daily) inside the building; run up to 100 yards; assist a consumer to a standing position (up to 350 lbs.); and bend or squat for up to 5 minutes.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits. 

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The next cut-off dates  for this job posting are:

04/22/2026
05/06/2026
05/20/2026

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

If you have not taken the Registered Nurse exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire. Click to gain list eligibility.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Flexible hours, Night shift

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