Advanced Residential Instructor (ARI) | River Valley I | 2nd Shift Full-Time 40 Hours

Hope Network; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

403(b) retirement with company match (

Generous PTO

Paid training + career growth opportu

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Hope Network is seeking an Advanced Residential Instructor (ARI) for Grandview - Lodge on the 2nd shift. This full-time role focuses on direct support, supervision, and person-centered care in residential programs, helping residents build daily living and independent living skills while pursuing greater independence and community integration.

You will assist with ADLs, personal care, medications, and support community outings, transportation, and activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass background checks and fingerprints.
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living (ADLs), personal care, and medications.
• Support community outings, transportation, and activities.
• Build positive relationships and encourage independence.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Team-oriented

Communication

Trust-building

Adaptable

Patient

Person-centered approach

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Advanced Residential Instructor (ARI) | Grandview - Lodge | Full Time 2nd Shift (40 Hours)

Make a real impact—help someone build independence while building a career, you’re proud of.

The Advanced Residential Instructor (ARI) is a key member of the Hope Network team, providing direct support, supervision, and person-centered care within our residential programs. ARIs help individuals build daily living and independent living skills, encourage personal growth, model positive behaviors, and support residents in reaching their highest level of independence and community integration.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with daily living (ADLs), personal care, and medications
• Support community outings, transportation, and activities
• Build positive relationships and encourage independence
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment

What We’re Looking For

• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented
• Strong communication and ability to build trust
• Adaptable, patient, and resilient
• Person-centered mindset with respect for individual differences

Preferred

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license

Required

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass background checks and fingerprints
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification

Top Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental & vision insurance (may vary based on job status)
• Virtual Concierge Medical Services
• 403(b) retirement with company match (up to 3%)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid training + career growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health + support)
• Company-paid life insurance

Why Hope Network

Not your average job. Not your average impact.

At Hope Network, you’re not just filling a role—you’re showing up for someone who needs consistency, encouragement, and support. Every day looks different, but one thing stays the same: what you do matters.

Our teams are built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to those we serve. We believe no human is more valuable than the next—and the work you do here truly matters.