Direct Support Professional - Residential Instructor

Grafton; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 25,003 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) with employer match

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Direct Support Professional - Residential Instructor in Winchester, Virginia. The role involves providing compassionate, direct care to children with complex needs, ensuring their health and safety, and supporting their educational goals. Candidates should hold a High School Diploma and have direct care experience. The position offers a pay range of $18.15 to $22.00 per hour based on experience, along with several employee benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• High School Diploma with six months or Associate's with three months experience with children.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Participates in direct care and plan implementation for clients.
• Provides supervision, safety, and crisis management.
• Collaborates with the Treatment Team.

Skills

Direct care experience

Moderate computer skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree in Human Services

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Residential Instructor

Job Category: Direct Support Professional

Requisition Number: DIREC003469

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• Posted : April 3, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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

Residential Instructor - Children's Services

Care with Purpose — Make a Difference That Matters

At Grafton Integrated Health Network, we’re guided by a shared purpose: helping individuals with complex needs live healthier, more fulfilling lives. As a Residential Instructor, your meaningful impact is felt every day through compassionate, evidence-based care that supports both the body and spirit. You’ll collaborate within a culture of teamwork and collaboration, surrounded by colleagues who value your expertise and dedication. And because we care for you so you can care for others, we ensure you have the tools, training, and encouragement to thrive in your calling.

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—where compassion and clinical excellence come together to change lives.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Evening and weekend availability required

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.

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 months of 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 have issues applying or have any questions about this position, please reach out to us at [e-mail]

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

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.