Direct Support Professional - Community Living Coach

Grafton Integrated Health Network•Winchester, VA

3d•$16 - $20

About The Position

Direct Support Professional - Community Living Coach Direct Support Professional - Residential Adult Services Community Living Coach Care with Purpose — Make a Difference That Matters At Grafton Integrated Health Network, we’re guided by a shared purpose: helping individuals with complex needs live healthier, more fulfilling lives. As a Direct Support Professional, your meaningful impact is felt every day through compassionate, evidence-based care that supports both the body and spirit. You’ll collaborate within a culture of teamwork and collaboration, surrounded by colleagues who value your expertise and dedication. And because we care for you so you can care for others, we ensure you have the tools, training, and encouragement to thrive in your calling. Join us - and experience the deep fulfillment of knowing your work truly makes a difference! Be part of a team that leads with heart and grit, the Grafton way—where compassion and clinical excellence come together to change lives. Essential Job Functions: Under general supervision, Direct Support Professionals in our Adult program, participate in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams. They support clients at bedtime and during morning hygiene, dressing and breakfast routines. They conduct and record, 15 minute health and safety checks after a client goes to bed. They provide supervision, safety and crisis management for the client population; complete documentation of client behavior and participation in programming; adhere to the scheduled activities; role model positive, mature behavior; utilize proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success. They report to a program supervisor/manager. Health, Safety and Wellness of Clients Ensures medications are delivered accurately and on time. Provides for the well-being and safety of clients. Supports client health and hygiene. Utilizes infection control procedures. Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow-up measures, as applicable. Individual Plan Implementation Knows the SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients. Promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementing the behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors, as indicated in the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP. Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals and objectives or ID Waiver outcomes. Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably. Documents services delivered, accurately and in a timely manner. Maintains a high level of engagement with and monitoring of clients. Implements planned activities throughout the work day. Provides a Supportive and Solution–Focused Environment Builds trusting, respectful relationships with clients and helps clients do the same. Demonstrates knowledge about the symptoms and supports associated with diagnoses of assigned clients and a trauma-informed care approach. Manages behavioral crisis safely. Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions. Exhibits exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors. Site Management – Housekeeping, Nutrition, Transportation, Finances Ensures a safe residence / classroom environment. Assures a clean and organized residence/classroom. Promotes good nutrition and, in group homes, assists with meal preparation. Provides transportation / community mobility. Assists with purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable. Teamwork and commitment to the mission, values and vision of Grafton Demonstrates knowledge of organization. Demonstrates the core values of personal integrity and accountability. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Must be 18 years of age
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required
Demonstrates moderate computer skills - how to log-in, how to navigate the web for information, how to start and save document in Microsoft, and has basic keyboarding skills.
Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen

Nice To Haves

3 months experience working with adults in a volunteer or paid capacity, preferred

Responsibilities

participate in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams
support clients at bedtime and during morning hygiene, dressing and breakfast routines
conduct and record, 15 minute health and safety checks after a client goes to bed
provide supervision, safety and crisis management for the client population
complete documentation of client behavior and participation in programming
adhere to the scheduled activities
role model positive, mature behavior
utilize proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success
ensure medications are delivered accurately and on time
provide for the well-being and safety of clients
support client health and hygiene
utilize infection control procedures
report serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow-up measures, as applicable
know the SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients
promote clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementing the behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors, as indicated in the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP
actively instruct assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals and objectives or ID Waiver outcomes
collect and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably
document services delivered, accurately and in a timely manner
maintain a high level of engagement with and monitoring of clients
implement planned activities throughout the work day
build trusting, respectful relationships with clients and helps clients do the same
demonstrate knowledge about the symptoms and supports associated with diagnoses of assigned clients and a trauma-informed care approach
manage behavioral crisis safely
collaborate with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions
exhibit exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors
ensure a safe residence / classroom environment
assure a clean and organized residence/classroom
promote good nutrition and, in group homes, assists with meal preparation
provide transportation / community mobility
assist with purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable
demonstrate knowledge of organization
demonstrate the core values of personal integrity and accountability
perform other duties, as assigned

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
Generous Paid Time Off plan
Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness