CAL Behavior Support Health and Wellness Professional

TERI Inc.; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Onsite Fitness Center

Employee Discounts

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

TERI Inc. in Oceanside, CA is seeking a Behavior Support & Health and Wellness Professional to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build healthier routines, independence, and meaningful community connections.

This role blends behavior support, direct care, adaptive fitness, health education, and community engagement while delivering individualized support and documenting progress.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or related populations.
• Ability to adapt activities for diverse needs including behavioral, cognitive, physical, sensory, and communication support.
• Comfortable providing hands-on direct support and personal care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans and crisis intervention when needed.
• Develop adaptive health and wellness activities (fitness, nutrition, mindfulness).
• Adapt wellness activities to participant needs for independence and participation.
• Provide direct support with daily living activities and transportation.
• Facilitate community-based wellness experiences and access to resources.
• Document participant progress and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and safely transport participants.

Skills

Disability support

Direct care

Health education

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's/Bachelor's in related field (preferred)

Job description

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CAL Behavior Support Health and Wellness Professional

Full Time Oceanside, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1789

Turn Your Passion for Health and Wellness Into Meaningful Impact.

TERI is seeking a Behavior Support & Health and Wellness Professional to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build healthier routines, greater independence, and meaningful connections within their communities.

This unique position combines behavior support, direct care, adaptive fitness, health education, and community engagement. You'll implement individualized behavior and support plans while developing wellness experiences that promote physical activity, nutrition, emotional wellness, self-care, confidence, and healthy living.

This is not a traditional fitness or wellness position. You will serve as a Direct Support Professional first, providing behavioral support, personal care when needed, transportation, documentation, and community-based services while incorporating health and wellness into participants' daily experiences.

Your Role & Responsibilities –

• Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and instructional strategies while providing positive behavioral support and approved crisis intervention when necessary.
• Develop and facilitate adaptive health and wellness activities, including fitness, movement, walking groups, stretching, nutrition, mindfulness, recreation, personal hygiene, and healthy lifestyle education.
• Adapt wellness activities to accommodate participants' behavioral, cognitive, physical, sensory, and communication needs while promoting independence and meaningful participation.
• Provide direct support with activities of daily living, including personal care, meals, mobility, money skills, shopping, medication support, and other individualized needs.
• Facilitate community-based wellness experiences, including recreation programs, parks, fitness facilities, adaptive sports, health events, volunteer opportunities, and other community resources.
• Collect behavioral and program data and maintain accurate documentation of participant progress, services, incidents, medication support, community participation, and individualized goals.
• Collaborate with CAL leadership, behavior services, nursing, families, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members while safely transporting participants using TERI vehicles.

Qualifications –

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Health Education, Recreation Therapy, Public Health, Human Services, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, significant behavioral needs, or related populations strongly preferred.
• Experience or demonstrated knowledge in health and wellness education, adaptive fitness, recreation programming, nutrition, physical activity, or healthy lifestyle development.
• Ability to adapt activities and instruction 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 supporting individuals in program and community settings.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to promote healthy routines while maintaining participant dignity, choice, safety, and independence.

Pay –

$25.00 Hourly

Status –

Full-time

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 seeking to recruit. We strive to develop and retain the most compassionate and talented people from an extensive and diverse candidate pool.