Direct Support Professional Adult Service
Midlothian, VA - USA
Job Summary
Direct Support Professional - Adult Services
Community Living Coach
Support Strength and Compassion in Every Interaction
At Grafton Integrated Health Network were guided by a shared purpose: helping individuals overcome barriers to live meaningful fulfilling lives. As a Lead Mental Health Technician your meaningful impact comes through hands-on support encouragement and the daily care that fosters growth and stability. Youll thrive within a culture of teamwork and collaboration surrounded by professionals who value your compassion and commitment. And because we care for you so you can care for others we provide ongoing training mentorship and support to help you succeed.
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 waywhere compassion and clinical excellence come together to change lives.
TheDirect Support Professional-Adultprogramparticipatesin the direct care and plan implementation for clientsas prescribed byphysician and treatment teams. They provide supervisionsafetyand 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;utilizeproactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success.â
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Ensures the healthsafetyandwellness of Clients
- Supports client health and hygieneandutilizesinfection control procedures.
- Reports serious incidentsparticipatesinreviewsand implements follow-up measures as applicable.
- Follows and administers the individual plan for clients to include understanding ofSNAP (strengths needsabilitiesand 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 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 servicesdeliveredaccurately andin a timely manner.
- Maintainsa high levelof engagement with and monitoring of clients. Implements planned activities throughout theworkday.
- Provides asupportive andsolutionFocused Environmentthrough building trust respect and good relationships with clients
- Manages behavioral crisis safely.
- Oversees site management to include housekeeping nutrition andtransportation.
- Assistswith purchases and is accountable for program and client money as applicable
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid drivers 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 document in Microsoft and has basic keyboarding skills.
COMPENSATION
- $16.00-$20.00 based on experience
AVAILABLE SCHEDULES
- Requires afternoon evening and weekend availability
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
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Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.
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Required Experience:
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About Company
Grafton Integrated Health Network serves children, adolescents, and adults with complex behavioral health challenges.