Instructional Assistant - Direct Support Professional

Grafton•Winchester, VA

10d•$17 - $22

About The Position

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT Empower Every Child — and Find Purpose in Every Day At Grafton Integrated Health Network, we’re guided by a shared purpose : helping individuals with complex needs reach their fullest potential. As an Instructional Assistant , your work has meaningful impact —you’ll transform challenges into breakthroughs and see the difference you make in each Child's growth. You’ll join a culture of teamwork and collaboration , where educators, clinicians, and support staff work together to create a community of care and success. And because we care for you so you can care for others , we provide the resources, training, and support you need to grow both personally and professionally. 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 every challenge is met with compassion, determination, and purpose. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Under general supervision, Direct Support Professionals in our Education program, participate in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams. They assist the Academic Teacher in implementing instructional and therapeutic activities. They may assist with writing lesson plans and preparing instructional materials to support instruction. They assist the Academic Teacher with assessing progress (analysis of data) and modifying teaching techniques to promote achievement of each assigned client’s established goals. They w ork with clients in residences during academic breaks and holidays. In community-based programs, they provide transportation between the residence and school. 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 teacher or 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 workday . 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

A bachelor's degree in human services ; or an associate's degree and 3 months experience working with children; or be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. and 6 months experience working with children
Must be 19 years of age
Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Demonstrates moderate computer skills – how to log-in, how to navigate the Web for information, how to start and save a document in Microsoft WORD, and has basic keyboarding skills .

Responsibilities

Direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams.
Assist the Academic Teacher in implementing instructional and therapeutic activities.
Assist with writing lesson plans and preparing instructional materials to support instruction.
Assist the Academic Teacher with assessing progress (analysis of data) and modifying teaching techniques to promote achievement of each assigned client’s established goals.
Work with clients in residences during academic breaks and holidays.
Provide transportation between the residence and school.
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.
Report to a teacher or program supervisor/ manager.
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.
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 workday .
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.
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.
Demonstrates knowledge of organization.
Demonstrates the core values of personal integrity and accountability.
Performs other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

Free meals during shift, as available
Medical, dental and vision
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Paid Career Development - we pay you while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru , Mandt and other career training!
401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness