Community Agriculture Direct Support Professional

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Full Time Oceanside, CA, US

5 days ago Requisition

Make a lasting impact and leverage your Agriculture background to promote long term vocation development for individuals with special needs!

TERI is seeking a Community Agriculture Direct Support Professional to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through hands‑on farming, animal care, vocational training, and community‑based employment experiences. You'll work alongside participants in the field, helping them build practical job skills, confidence, independence, and meaningful connections within their community.

The Community Agriculture Direct Support Professional serves as a mentor, coach, and hands‑on instructor for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities participating in TERI's community agriculture and vocational programs. This role combines direct participant support within TERI's Center for the Arts program with hands‑on agricultural responsibilities. The position will support participants various daily agricultural operations, including farming, animal care, harvesting, produce and egg preparation, CSA distribution, and community deliveries.

Your Role & Responsibilities –

• Lead a group of participants in hands‑on farming, agricultural, vocational, and community‑based activities while developing job and life skills.
• Provide direct instruction, coaching, encouragement, & supervision while promoting participant independence, safety, & engagement.
• Support groups of participants needs, including but not limited to; hygiene, mobility, navigation, eating & high behavior de‑escalation.
• Perform hands‑on agricultural tasks including harvesting, washing, sorting, packaging & preparing produce and eggs for distribution.
• Care for chicken coops & support animal care activities, including cleaning, sanitation, egg collection, & maintaining safe work areas.
• Transport participants, produce, supply, feed, donations, & other materials between agricultural sites, TERI locations, residential homes, vendors, & community partners.
• Teach participants practical skills related to agriculture, food handling, packaging, inventory management, customer service, & workplace safety.
• Maintain clean, organized, & safe work areas, vehicles, tools, equipment, & facilities while completing required participant & program documentation.

Qualifications –

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Perform hands‑on agricultural & outdoor work, including harvesting, cleaning, packaging, animal care, & maintaining agricultural areas.
• Experience in working effectively with a group of adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities while providing hands‑on instruction, supervision, & support.
• Valid California Driver's License & ability to safely transport participants using agency vehicles.
• Experience in working independently, managing changing priorities, & maintaining a safe & productive environment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, reliability, & interpersonal skills.

Pay –

$20.00 Hourly

Status –

Full-time

The Benefits of Joining TERI –

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Tax-advantaged savings for healthcare & dependent care expenses
• Financial Protection Plans – Life, AD&D, & Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – Invest in your future with employer-supported retirement savings.
• Health & Wellness Program – Resources & support to help you thrive, both mentally & physically
• Onsite Fitness Center & Outdoor Fitness Court – Convenient, no-cost access to exercise facilities
• Pet…