Instructional Assistant

Grafton Integrated Health Network•Berryville, VA

1d•$17 - $22

About The Position

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 Instructional Assistant 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 work 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

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

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 in community-based programs.
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, participate 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 document 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 workday.
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
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 [https://www.ukerusystems.com/], Mandt [https://www.mandtsystem.com/] 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