Residential Instructor | River Valley I | Grand Rapids, MI | 3rd Shift Full -Time (32 Hours)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Virtual Concierge Medical Services

403(b) retirement with company match

Generous PTO

Paid training + career growth

Tuition reimbursement

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. You will help individuals build daily living and independent living skills while promoting engagement with the community.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs and medications, supporting outings and transportation, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment to foster independence and growth.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, dependable and team-oriented candidate.
• Strong communication and ability to build trust.
• Patient, adaptable, and person-centered in approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living and medications.
• Support community outings, transportation and activities.
• Build positive relationships and encourage independence.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Team-oriented

Strong communication

Trust-building

Adaptable

Patient

Person-centered mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

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.