DSP-1 Behavior Support Professional
Company: TERI Inc
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Empower Independence — Join TERI
as a DSP-1 CAL Behavior Support Professional! At TERI, we empower
adults with special needs, including those with severe behavioral
challenges, to build independence, achieve personal goals, and
engage meaningfully in their communities. We’re seeking dedicated
Behavior Support Professionals (DSP-1 CAL) who are passionate about
making a real difference. In this role, you’ll work directly with
adults in community-based settings— implementing individualized
Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), fostering choice and
self-advocacy, creating supportive environments, and documenting
progress to ensure growth and quality care. Here, compassion,
patience, and reliability are valued. Every day brings new
opportunities to support others, face challenges with purpose, and
feel valued as part of a team that truly makes a difference. Your
Role & Responsibilities – Utilize crisis intervention strategies
and de-escalation techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of
individuals, staff, and the community during behavioral incidents.
Assist individuals with self-care and activities of daily living,
providing the appropriate level of support. Depending on the
program, can include making meals, money skills, shopping, leisure,
toileting, eating, medication administration, transportation and
maintaining presentable appearance. Provide transportation for
clients and students assigned for planned outings, school or day
program, appointments, and all other required transportation. Honor
individual choice whenever possible based on the safety of the
individual’s needs and restrictions. Maintain all administration
and documentation of client’s and student’s medication and the
ability to provide first aid treatment and/or medical attention;
instructed by nursing staff. Develop creative and
client-appropriate activities requires understanding the interests,
abilities, and preferences of the individuals involved.
Qualifications – Experience working with individuals who have
severe behavior and learning disorders. High School Diploma or
General Education Degree (GED). At least 6 months of experience
working with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Salary –
$25.00 Hourly Status – Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm
The Benefits of Joining TERI – Comprehensive Health Coverage –
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account
(FSA) – Tax-advantaged savings for healthcare and dependent care
expenses Financial Protection Plans – Life, AD&D, and
Disability Insurance 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – Invest in
your future with employer-supported retirement savings Health &
Wellness Program – Resources and support to help you thrive, both
mentally and physically Onsite Fitness Center & Outdoor Fitness
Court – Convenient, no-cost access to exercise facilities Pet
Insurance – Coverage options to keep your furry family members
healthy Employee Discounts – Enjoy savings at TERI’s Common Ground
Café & Coffee Bar and the Inspired Resale Boutique Generous Paid
Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays to support
work-life balance Positive and Supportive Culture – A
mission-driven team environment where your contributions are valued
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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