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Classroom Instructional AssistantEmpower Every Child — and Find Purpose in Every DayAt Grafton Integrated Health Network, we're guided by a shared purpose: helping individuals with complex needs reach their fullest potential. As an Instructional Assistant, your work has meaningful impact —you'll transform challenges into breakthroughs and see the difference you make in each Child's growth. You'll join a culture of teamwork and collaboration, where educators, clinicians, and support staff work together to create a community of care and success. And because we care for you so you can care for others, we provide the resources, training, and support you need to grow both personally and professionally.Join us — and make a lasting difference in how students learn, grow, and thrive!Be part of a team that leads with Heart & GRIT, the Grafton Way!Job SummaryUnder general supervision, Direct Support Professionals in our Education program, participate in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams. They assist the Academic Teacher in implementing instructional and therapeutic activities. They may assist with writing lesson plans and preparing instructional materials to support instruction. They assist the Academic Teacher with assessing progress (analysis of data) and modifying teaching techniques to promote achievement of each assigned client's established goals. They work with clients in residences during academic breaks and holidays. In community-based programs, they provide transportation between the residence and school. 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 teacher or program supervisor/manager.Essential Job FunctionsHealth, Safety and Wellness of ClientsEnsures medications are delivered accurately and on time.Provides for the well-being and safety of clients.Supports client health and hygiene.Utilizes infection control procedures.Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow-up measures, as applicable.Individual Plan ImplementationKnows 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 workday.Provides a Supportive and Solution–Focused EnvironmentBuilds 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, FinancesEnsures 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 GraftonDemonstrates knowledge of organization.Demonstrates the core values of personal integrity and accountability.Performs other duties, as assigned.Minimum Training and ExperienceA bachelor's degree in human services; or an associate's degree and 3 months experience working with children; or be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. and 6 months experience working with childrenMust be 19 years of ageMust pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screenValid driver's license with an acceptable driving recordDemonstrates 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.CompensationStarting at $17 up to $22.00/hour based on experience and qualifications plus opportunity for overtime and shift differentials!Depending on hours worked you may be eligible for Grafton's shift differential that is currently being offered.Shift Differentials: $1.50/hr. weekday evenings & overnight from 3:30p - 7:00a & $3.00/hr. weekends starting Fri 3:30p through Mon 7:00aEmployee BenefitsCaring for You, So You can Care for Others:Free meals during shift, as availableMedical, dental and visionFlexible Spending & Health Savings AccountsGenerous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentivesEmployer Paid Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Short-term disability (STD)Long-term disability (LTD)Stronger Together: Supporting Your Growth & Success:Paid Career Development - we pay you while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru, Mandt and other career training!401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annuallyEducation Assistance up to $5,250 annuallyAs Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgivenessIf you require a reasonable accommodation or need assistance with the application or interview process please contact us at is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace!#HP
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winchester, VA, 22601, US
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