CAL Behavior Support Music Enrichment Profess

Job Description

Job Description

Turn Your Passion for Music Into Meaningful Impact.

TERI is seeking a Behavior Support & Music Enrichment Professional to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build confidence, communication skills, independence, and meaningful connections through music and person-centered support.

This unique position combines behavior support, direct care, music enrichment, and community engagement. You'll implement individualized behavior and support plans while developing adapted music experiences that use rhythm, instruments, singing, songwriting, music appreciation, and creative expression to promote communication, emotional wellness, social engagement, and meaningful participation.

This is not a traditional music instructor 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 music and creative enrichment 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 adapted music activities, including rhythm, percussion, instrument exploration, singing, songwriting, music appreciation, basic music skills, and creative expression.
• Adapt music instruction and activities to accommodate participants' behavioral, cognitive, physical, sensory, and communication needs while promoting confidence, 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 experiences, including music and cultural events, recreation, volunteer opportunities, wellness activities, and other opportunities that promote inclusion and community participation.
• 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, families, and other interdisciplinary team members while safely transporting participants and supporting their health, safety, dignity, and choice.

Qualifications –

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, Recreational Therapy, Creative Arts, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, significant behavioral needs, or related populations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated musical ability and experience with music instruction, instruments, singing, rhythm, songwriting, recreational music programming, or other forms of music enrichment.
• Ability to adapt music activities and instruction for individuals with varying behavioral, cognitive, physical, sensory, and communication support needs.
• Valid California Driver's License with an acceptable driving record and ability to obtain and maintain required CPR/First Aid, behavior support, safety, medication, transportation, and program-specific training.

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.