DSP-1 Flex Support Professional

LOCATION –

555 Deer Springs Road

San Marcos, CA 92069

OVERVIEW –

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.

POSITION TITLE –

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

The DSP-1 Flex Support Professional is responsible for delivering direct support and training to participants for the Center for the Arts program. This includes overseeing daily program activities related to Active Treatment, Behavior Modification, Behavior Emergency Safety Training, CPR, SFA, and other specified protocols, while ensuring adherence to individual education and program plans. The Flex DSP's dynamic position allows for flexibility in class assignments, enabling them to step into the responsibilities of the permanent Instructor as needed, thus maintaining continuity and quality of support for all participants. As such, the DSP-1 Flex Support Professional is not assigned to a permanent group of individuals, but rather supports the overall daily staffing needs and operations of the program.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES –

• Responsible for directing the training, supervision, and management of program participants as assigned; ensuring individuals receive appropriate support and instruction.
• Develop and complete necessary documentation for data sheet development and documentation, semi-annual progress reports, annual goals, adaptive behavior support plan charts, communication logs, medication distribution, request forms, and report any incidents and injuries.
• Provides direct care and training to developmental individuals with moderate to profound disability who may engage in aggressive, assaultive acting-out behaviors that require Behavior Emergency Safety Training (BEST) techniques.
• Developing creative and client-appropriate activities requires understanding the interests, abilities, and preferences of the individuals involved.
• Design engaging materials and activities that promote skill development and foster social interaction.
• Deliver behavior management services with BEST techniques, use of calm rooms, counseling, and behavior management program delivery.
• Provide support to classroom instructors, staff, and volunteers. 

QUALIFICATIONS –

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination in developmentally disabled individual, preferably in a day program setting.
• Must be able to obtain Class B Driver’s License with 2 Years Clean Driving Record 

Salary Range –

$23.00 Hourly

Position 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
• Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays 

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.