CAL Behavior Support Health and Wellness Professional
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
