Art-Enrichment & Behavior Support Specialist

TERI Inc.; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vis

Flexible Spending Account

Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health & Wellness Program

Onsite Fitness Center

Pet Insurance

Employee Discounts

Generous Paid Time Off

Positive and Supportive Culture

Job summary

TERI Inc. is seeking a CAL Behavior Support & Art Enrichment Professional to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a unique combination of behavioral support, direct care, community engagement, and adaptive art instruction.

You will implement Behavior Intervention Plans, provide direct care, and bring artistic activities into participant experiences. The role involves facilitating adaptive art sessions across painting, drawing, ceramics, and more, while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Art, Studio Art, Fine Arts, Art Education, Recreational Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, significant behavioral needs, or related populations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated artistic ability and experience with visual arts such as painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, sculpture, fiber arts, printmaking, or related creative mediums.
• Ability to adapt art instruction and activities for individuals with varying behavioral, cognitive, physical, sensory, and communication support needs.
• Comfortable providing hands-on direct support, including responding to challenging behaviors, assisting with activities of daily living, and working in both program and community environments.
• Valid California Driver's License with an acceptable driving record and ability to complete required CPR/First Aid, behavior support, safety, medication, transportation, and program-specific training.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and instructional strategies while providing behavioral support, positive reinforcement, and approved crisis intervention when necessary.
• Develop and facilitate adaptive art experiences using painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, sculpture, fiber arts, printmaking, and other creative mediums based on participant abilities and interests.
• Adapt art instruction to accommodate participants' behavioral, cognitive, physical, sensory, and communication needs while promoting self-expression, confidence, and independence.
• Provide direct support with community participation and activities of daily living, including personal care, meals, mobility, money skills, shopping, medication support, and other individualized needs.
• Facilitate community-based activities and experiences, including museums, galleries, art events, recreation, volunteer opportunities, wellness activities, and other opportunities for meaningful inclusion.
• Collect behavioral data and maintain accurate documentation of participant progress, services, incidents, medication support, community activities, and individualized goals.
• Safely transport participants using TERI vehicles while maintaining participant health, safety, dignity, rights, and choice across program and community settings.

Skills

Artistic ability

Behavioral support

Direct care

Community engagement

Transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Art or related field

Job description

TERI Inc. is seeking a CAL Behavior Support & Art Enrichment Professional to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a unique combination of behavioral support, direct care, community engagement, and adaptive art instruction.

You will implement Behavior Intervention Plans, provide direct care, and bring artistic activities into participant experiences. The role involves facilitating adaptive art sessions across painting, drawing, ceramics, and more, while