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Grafton Integrated Health Network

Direct Support Professional-Adult Services

Grafton Integrated Health Network, Chesterfield Court House, Virginia, United States

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Direct Support Professional – Adult Service (Community Living Coach)

The Direct Support Professional – Adult program participates in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams. 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.

Essential Job Functions

Ensures the health, safety and wellness of clients

Supports client health and hygiene and utilizes infection control procedures

Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow‑up measures, as applicable

Follows and administers the individual plan for clients to include understanding of SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients

Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions

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 through building trust, respect, and good relationships with clients

Manages behavioral crisis safely

Oversees site management to include housekeeping, nutrition, and transportation

Assists with purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable

Minimum Requirements

18 years of age

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Demonstrates moderate computer skills – logging in, navigating the web for information, starting and saving a document in Microsoft Office, and basic keyboarding skills

Compensation

$16.00‑$20.00 based on experience

Employee Benefits

Medical, dental and vision

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

401(k), including an employer match

Generous Paid Time Off plan

Education Assistance

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

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industry

Mental Health Care

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

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