Direct Support Professional - Residential Instructor

Grafton Integrated Health Network; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Grafton Integrated Health Network in Winchester, VA is seeking a Direct Support Professional - Residential Instructor to support children in our Residential/Child Services program. You will participate in direct care and implement treatment plans under supervision, promoting safety, learning and positive behavior.

Evening and weekend availability is required. Starting pay ranges from $18.15 to $22.00 per hour based on experience, with benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match,

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age.
• High School Diploma or higher required; alternatives include GED, A.A., or B.S. in Human Services are preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills: logging in, web navigation, and MS Office usage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety and wellness of clients.
• Support client health and hygiene and follow infection control procedures.
• Document client behavior and participation accurately and timely.
• Follow and implement individual plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP).
• Collaborate with treatment team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Direct care

Safety

Crisis management

Documentation

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree in Human Services

Bachelors degree in Human Services

GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Keyboarding

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Residential Instructor

Job Category: Direct Support Professional

Requisition Number: DIREC003593

• Posted : August 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Winchester Employment Opportunities
3150 Shawnee Dr
Winchester, VA 22601, USA

Winchester Employment Opportunities
3150 Shawnee Dr
Winchester, VA 22601, USA

Residential Instructor - Children's Services

Help Children Grow, Learn, and Thrive

At Grafton, we’re guided by a shared purpose: helping children with complex needs reach their full potential. As a Direct Support Professional in Child Services, your meaningful impact shines through the progress you see each day—building skills, confidence, and hope. You’ll work within a culture of teamwork and collaboration, supported by colleagues who share your passion for helping others. And because we care for you so you can care for others, we offer the training, support, and growth opportunities to help you flourish.

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 way!

Evening and weekend availability required

Job Summary

The Residential Instructor (RI) in our Children & Adolescence program, participates in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams. The RI provides supervision, safety and crisis management for the client population; completes documentation of client behavior and participation in programming; adheres to the scheduled activities; serves as role model for positive and mature behavior; utilizes proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success. Reports to a program manager.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensures the health, safety and wellness of Clients
• Supports client health and hygiene and utilizes infection control procedures.
• Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow-up measures, as applicable.
• Follows and administers the individual plan for clients to include understanding of SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities and 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 implementing the behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors, as indicated in the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.
• Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals and objectives or ID Waiver 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 work day.
• Provides a supportive and solution–Focused Environment through building trust, respect, and good relationships with clients.
• Manages behavioral crisis safely.
• Oversees site management to include housekeeping, nutrition, and transportations.
• Assists with purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 19 years of age
• Education Requirements:
• High School Diploma and six months of direct care experience with children and/or adolescents or
• Associates degree and three monthsof direct care experience with children and/or adolescents or
• Bachelors degree in Human Service field
• Valid driver's 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.

Experience may include supervised internships, practicums, field experience, and other volunteer or related experiences as evaluated by Grafton prior to hire. Examples of unpaid experience may include, but are not be limited to: camp counselor; after school care; caring for a child or children with special needs regardless of their relation to the candidate; babysitting or providing daycare for a child or children regardless of their relationship to the candidate; foster parenting of a child or children under the age of 18; volunteer coaching for a sports team; leading community programs, such as Girls Scouts & Boy Scouts.

COMPENSATION

• Starting at $18.15 up to $22.00/hour based on years of Direct Care experience with adolescent population
• Depending on hoursworked you may be eligible for Grafton's shift differential that is currently being offered

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Medical, dental and vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
• 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

If you require a reasonable accommodation or need assistance with the application or interview process please contact us at [e-mail]

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

#HP

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Required

GED or better in General Studies.

High School or better in General Studies.

Preferred

Associates or better in Human Services.

Bachelors or better in Human Services.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.