Residential Instructor | Grandview -Ridge | Full Time 2nd Shift (32 Hours)

Hope Network; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Virtual Concierge Medical Services

403(b) retirement with company match

Generous PTO

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Hope Network is seeking a Residential Instructor to provide direct support and supervision in our residential programs, helping individuals build daily living and independent living skills while promoting community involvement.

You will assist with ADLs, personal care, and medications, support outings and transportation, and foster trustful relationships in a safe, structured environment. This role emphasizes compassion and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, dependable and team oriented.
• Strong communication and ability to build trust.
• Adaptive, patient and resilient with a person-centered mindset.
• High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license.

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, and team-or

Strong communication and trust

Adaptive, patient, resilient

Person-centered mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

The Residential Instructor is a valued member of the Hope Network team, providing direct support, supervision, and person-centered care within our residential programs. Residential Instructors help individuals build daily living and independent living skills, encourage positive behaviors, and support residents in reaching their highest level of independence and community involvement.

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.