Instructional Assistant

About the role

At Grafton Integrated Health Network, you'll be part of a team that leads with heart and grit, where compassion and clinical excellence come together to change lives. Direct Support Professionals in our Education program participate in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, assisting the Academic Teacher in various activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medications accurately and on time.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of clients.
• Support client health and hygiene.
• Utilize infection control procedures.
• Report serious incidents and implement follow-up measures.
• Implement behavior strategies and teach alternative behaviors.
• Collect and document behavioral and instructional data.
• Maintain a high level of engagement and monitoring of clients.
• Provide a supportive and solution-focused environment.
• Manage behavioral crises safely.
• Collaborate with the Treatment Team for continuity of support and care.
• Exhibit exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel, and visitors.
• Ensure a safe and organized residence/classroom environment.
• Promote good nutrition and assist with meal preparation in group homes.
• Provide transportation/community mobility.
• Absorb and contribute to team discussions and decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in human services; or an associate's degree and 3 months experience working with children; or a high school diploma/GED and 6 months experience working with children.
• Must be 19 years of age.
• Pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrate moderate computer skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of organization's mission, values, and vision.
• Knowledge of symptoms and supports associated with diagnoses of assigned clients.
• Ability to manage behavioral crises safely.
• Strong teamwork and commitment to the mission.
• Basic computer skills.

Skills

• Compassion and clinical excellence.
• Behavioral crisis management.
• Collaboration with the Treatment Team.
• Customer service with guardians, agency personnel, and visitors.
• Effective communication and documentation.

Benefits

• Free meals during shift.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Generous Paid Time Off plan.
• Retirement Plan with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Work & Life Harmony: Flexible scheduling and resources.
• Stronger Together: Supporting Your Growth & Success.
• Paid career development opportunities.
• Education assistance.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Tobacco-free workplace.

Pay

$17 up to $22 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Shift differentials apply based on hours worked.