Community Agriculture Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

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. 

If you enjoy working outdoors, getting your hands dirty, teaching others, and being part of a mission-driven team, we encourage you to apply today!

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, and supervision while promoting participant independence, safety, and engagement.
• Support groups of participants needs, including but not limited to; hygiene, mobility, navigation, eating and high behavior de-escalation.
• 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, supply, 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.

Qualifications –

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

Pay –

$20.00 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.