Instructional Assistant - Direct Support Professional

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Instructional Assistant assists 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 client’s established goals.

They work with clients in residences during academic breaks and holidays. In 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.

• 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, goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP); promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementing the behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors; actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals and objectives or r 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:
  Builds trusting, respectful relationships with clients; 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; 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.

• A bachelor's degree in human services; or an associate's degree and 3 months experience working with children; or a high school graduate or 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 driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrates moderate computer skills – login, navigate the Web for information, start and save a document in Microsoft Word, and basic keyboarding skills.

• Starting at $17.00 to $22.00 per hour based on years of Direct Care experience.
• Depending on hours worked you may be eligible for Grafton’s shift differential that is currently offered.

• 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).

• 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 $2,500 annually.
• Education Assistance up to $5,250 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 hr.

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

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Education and Training
• Mental Health Care