DSP-1 Direct Support Professional Center for the Arts

Job Description

Job Description

Love the arts and making a difference? TERI’s Center for the Arts is seeking energetic, compassionate Direct Support Professionals to inspire creativity and change lives!

In this role, you’ll support adults with developmental disabilities in a dynamic, creativity-focused environment. From art and music to movement and life skills, you’ll help individuals express themselves, build confidence, and live vibrant, fulfilling lives.

This isn’t just a job— it’s a chance to build real connections, bring joy to others, and be part of a mission that truly matters. If you're ready to make an impact and grow in a purpose-driven role, we’d love to hear from you!

Your Role & Responsibilities –

• Support 3–4 individuals in a group setting through daily activities and creative programs
• Make every day meaningful and fun by engaging clients in exercise, art, music, and more
• Support individuals with activities of daily living at the appropriate level.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as personal hygiene, toileting, and occasional feeding
• Foster independence and empower clients by offering choices throughout the 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 medications and basic first aid as needed
• Ensure safety and well-being by responding appropriately to challenging behaviors or medical needs

Qualifications –

Salary –

$20.00 Hourly

Status –

Full-Time

Location –

555 Deer Springs Rd

San Marcos, CA 92069

The Benefits of Joining TERI –

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.