DSP-1 Direct Support Professional Center for the Arts

LOCATION – 

555 Deer Springs Rd

San Marcos, CA 92069

OVERVIEW –

We’re seeking for a DSP-1 Direct Support Professional to join our TERI team!

The DSP-1 Direct Support Professional at our Center for the Arts program is responsible for providing direct support to our individuals with self-care, fun activities, exercise, and more.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES –

• Assist 3-4 individuals in a group setting throughout the scheduled activities.
• Make everyday fun with the individuals!
• Support individuals with activities of daily living at the appropriate level.
• Provide personal hygiene care as needed, including assistance with toileting and occasional support with feeding.
• Assure that choices are an integral part of an individual’s day.
• Deliver individual program plans/goals and behavior support plans.
• Assist with interventions designed to protect individuals who engage in severe problem behavior and those around them.
• Administer and documents client medications and provide medical/first aid treatment.
• Immediately reports any concerns related to individual personal safety.

QUALIFICATIONS –

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum of 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination in with special needs and experience working with adults in vocational or volunteer settings.
• Must be able to obtain Class B Driver’s License with 2 Years Clean Driving Record

SALARY –

$20.00 Hourly 

STATUS –

Full-Time

OUR BENEFITS –

• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, & Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health & Wellness Program
• Onsite Fitness Center & Fitness Court
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts at TERI’s Common Ground Cafe & Coffee Bar
• Discounts at TERI's Inspired Resale Nonprofit Boutique
• Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays
• Supportive, Uplifting Culture

FIT FOR LIFE –

TERI changes the way the world sees, helps, and empowers individuals touched by special needs. The TERI Campus of Life models a more integrated society where the entire community learns, creates, and lives well side-by-side.

Here at TERI, health and wellness are integral parts of our culture for both staff and clients. “Fit for Life” is a core value, and all staff are expected to actively participate in TERI wellness programs and personally commit to the agency philosophy of being “Fit for Life.” We have an on-site Fitness Center with a full-time Wellness Team who can help you design personal fitness goals and nutrition plans; additionally, there are many opportunities for individual and group exercise classes offered at times that fit your personal schedule. TERI culture ensures the health and wellness of each client is a top priority.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER –

TERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. At TERI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. TERI believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, in touching the lives of those we serve and seek to recruit. We strive to develop and retain the most compassionate and talented people from an extensive and diverse candidate pool.

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