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Grafton Integrated Health Network

Direct Support Professional - Overnight Community Living Coach

Grafton Integrated Health Network, Winchester, Virginia, United States, 22603

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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.

Essential Job Functions 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

Compensation

Starting at $16 up to $20/hour based on years of experience.

Depending on hours worked you may be eligible for Grafton’s shift differential that is currently being offered.

Shift Differentials: $1.50/hr weekday evenings & overnight 3:30p - 7:00a & $3.00/hr weekend Fri 3:30p - Mon 7:00a

Employee 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

If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position, please reach out to us at hr@grafton.org.

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco‑free workplace.

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