Instructional Assistant

Berryville, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 17 - 22

Posted on: 20 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Direct Support Professional - Childrens Services

Instructional Assistant

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 clients established goals. They work with clients in residences during academic breaks and 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

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 incidentsparticipatesinreviewsand 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 implementingthe behaviorstrategies and teaching alternative behaviors asindicatedin the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.
- Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals andobjectivesor ID Waiver outcomes.
- Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data accurately and reliably.
- Documents servicesdeliveredaccurately andin a timely manner.
- Maintainsa high levelof engagement with and monitoring of clients.Implements planned activities throughout theworkday.
Provides a Supportive and SolutionFocused Environment
- Builds trusting respectful relationships with clients and helps clients do the same.
- Demonstrates knowledge about the symptoms andsupportsassociated 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 homesassistswith meal preparation.
- Provides transportation / community mobility.
- Assistswith purchases and is accountable for program and client money as applicable.
Teamwork and commitment to the missionvaluesand vision of Grafton
- Demonstrates knowledge of organization.
- Demonstrates the core values of personal integrity and accountability.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Abachelors degree in human services; or anassociatesdegree 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 drivers license with an acceptable driving record
Demonstratesmoderatecomputer skills how to log-in how to navigate the Web for informationhow to start and save a document in Microsoft WORDandhasbasic keyboarding skills.

COMPENSATION

Starting at $17.00 to $22/hour based on years of Direct Care experience
Depending on hours worked you may be eligible for Graftons shift differential that is currently being offered

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Caring for You So You can Care for Others:

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)

Stronger Together: Supporting Your Growth & Success:

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 $2500 annually
Education Assistance up to $5250 annually
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

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

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