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DSP-1 Respite Worker

TERI Inc
Oceanside, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 6/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/20/2026
 

Turn Compassion Into Purpose — Build a Rewarding Career in Family Support Services!


As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a meaningful role in providing Family Support Services to children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities in an in-home setting. You will support and supervise individuals while ensuring a safe and positive environment. In this role, you will partner closely with families and utilize evidence-based practices to appropriately manage behaviors and encourage growth. 

 

This position is ideal for compassionate, patient, and reliable individuals interested in making a real difference in the daily lives of the people we serve. 

 

Join our mission to empower families and help individuals thrive where they feel most comfortable, at home.

 

Your Role & Responsibilities –

  • Participate in activities aimed at promoting socialization and skill building.
  • Providing support and supervision to individuals who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities such as autism. 
  • Support individuals with recreational activities of their choice in their home.

 

Qualifications –

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
  • Experience providing care or supervision for children in a home or community setting such as childcare, youth programs, or family support.
  • Must have reliable transportation

 

Pay –

$18.00- $19.00 Hourly

 

Status –

Part-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.


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