Overnight Direct Support Professional

Grafton; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals during shift

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending, Dependent Care FSA

401(k) employer match

Career development and training

Job summary

Grafton is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the Children & Adolescence program in Richmond. The role involves overnight residential support, assisting with bedtime routines, morning care, and documenting client progress.

You will implement treatment plans, monitor safety, and support education and daily living activities in a team-driven environment. The position offers night shifts (10:30pm-8:30am or 10:30pm-9:30am) with a competitive starting pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED with 6 months experience with children.
• Associate’s degree and 3 months experience with children; Bachelor’s degree in human services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, participate in direct care and plan implementation for clients; assist with bedtime, morning routines, and documentation.
• Maintain health and safety checks; monitor behavioral strategies and progress per plans.
• Ensure safe residence/classroom; assist with meals, transportation, and finances; promote nutrition and hygiene.
• Collaborate with Treatment Team; provide positive, trauma-informed care; maintain engagement and report activities.

Skills

Age 21+

Computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Human Services

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Job description

Job Category: Direct Support Professional

Requisition Number: OVERN003513

• Posted : May 29, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Pay or shift range: $16 USD to $22 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Direct Support Professional - Children's Services

Overnight Residential Assistant

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 & GRIT, the Grafton Way !

Under general supervision, Direct Support Professionals in our Children & Adolescence program, participate in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams. They support clients at bedtime and during morning hygiene, dressing and breakfast routines. They conduct and record, 15 minute health and safety checks after a client goes to bed. 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 program supervisor/manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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.
• Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow-up measures, as applicable.
• Knows the SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients.
• 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

• Builds trusting, respectful relationships with clients and helps clients do the same.
• 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, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Education requirements:
• High school diploma or G.E.D. & 6 months experience working with children**
• Associate’s degree and 3 months experience working with children**
• Bachelor’s degree in human services
• 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 a document in Microsoft WORD, and has basic keyboarding skills.

AVAILABLE SCHEDULES:

• 10:30pm-8:30am
• 10:30pm-9:30am

COMPENSATION:

• Starting at $16.00 up to $22.00 commensurate with experience and qualifications.”
• Depending on hoursworked you may be eligible for Grafton's shift differential that is currently being offered.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Caring for You, So You can Care for Others

• Free meals during shift, when working in the schools and residences
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care FSA & Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 5 free sessions per family member
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Work & Life Harmony: Flexible scheduling and resources to help you thrive at work and at home.

• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Retirement Plan with employer match - up to $2,500 annually
• Employee Discounts, including:
• Legal services and identity theft protection plan
• Virtual exercise & coaching
• FREE Will preparation services

Stronger Together: Supporting Your Growth & Success

• Paid Career Development – Earn while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru, Mandt, and more!
• Education Assistance - up to $5,250 annually
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility - As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
• Team culture built on support, collaboration, and growth
• Referral Bonuses – earn a $1,000 bonus for bringing new talent to Grafton!

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.

Qualifications

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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