Hands-On Agriculture Direct Support Specialist

TERI Inc; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

FSA

Retirement Plan

Wellness Program

Fitness Center

Pet Insurance

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Culture of Inclusion

Job summary

TERI Inc. in Oceanside, CA is seeking a Community Agriculture Direct Support Professional to mentor adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through hands-on farming, animal care and vocational activities.

You will transport participants between TERI locations, assist with CSA distribution, and teach practical job skills while supporting safety and independence in daily activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability and willingness to perform hands-on agricultural and outdoor work.
• Ability to work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Valid California Driver's License for transporting participants.
• Work independently, manage changing priorities, and maintain safety.
• Strong communication, teamwork, reliability, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support participants in hands-on farming, agricultural, vocational, and community-based activities while developing job and life skills.
• Provide direct instruction, coaching, encouragement, and supervision while promoting participant independence, safety, and engagement.
• Perform hands-on agricultural tasks including harvesting, washing, sorting, packaging, and preparing produce and eggs for distribution.
• Care for chicken coops and support animal care activities, including cleaning, sanitation, egg collection, and maintaining safe work areas.
• Transport participants, produce, supplies, feed, donations, and other materials between agricultural sites, TERI locations, residential homes, vendors, and community partners.
• Teach participants practical skills related to agriculture, food handling, packaging, inventory management, customer service, and workplace safety.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, vehicles, tools, equipment, and facilities while completing required participant and program documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

TERI Inc. in Oceanside, CA is seeking a Community Agriculture Direct Support Professional to mentor adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through hands-on farming, animal care and vocational activities.

You will transport participants between TERI locations, assist with CSA distribution, and teach practical job skills while supporting safety and independence in daily activities.