TERI Inc·Oceanside, California
Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans and provide direct support for adults with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include responding to behavioral crises, documenting progress, and assisting with activities of daily living and community inclusion.
Use Your Hands-On Behavioral Intervention Experience to Make a Meaningful Difference.
TERI is seeking experienced Behavior Support Professionals with direct, hands-on experience supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who exhibit severe challenging behaviors. If you're confident implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), responding to behavioral challenges using evidence based intervention techniques, and helping individuals achieve greater independence through person-centered support, we encourage you to apply today.
Your Role & Responsibilities –
Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and provide direct behavioral support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who exhibit severe, challenging behaviors.
Safely respond to behavioral incidents, including physical aggression and assaultive behaviors, using evidence based antecedent and crisis intervention techniques.
Collect and document behavioral data, participant progress, incidents, and other required records to support ongoing treatment and program goals.
Promote independence, community inclusion, and skill development through person-centered instruction, active support, and meaningful community-based activities.
Assist participants with activities of daily living, medication administration, transportation, community access, and other individualized support needs while ensuring their health, safety, and dignity.
Collaborate with Behavior Specialists and interdisciplinary team members to ensure consistent implementation of behavior support strategies and high-quality participant outcomes.
Pay –
$25.00 Hourly
Status –
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.
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 seeking 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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Requires at least 6 months of hands-on experience supporting adults with high-risk behaviors and experience with crisis intervention techniques. A High School Diploma or GED and a valid California Driver's License are mandatory.
Market context
In California, DSP-1 Behavior Support Professional roles are commonly driven by ongoing demand for direct support staff who can work with individuals with severe behavior and learning disorders. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both hands-on experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a high school diploma or GED. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience with behavior support and prepare a clear example of de-escalation or daily support work.