Direct Support Professional - Adult Service

Direct Support Professional - Adult Services

Community Living Coach

Support, Strength, and Compassion in Every Interaction

At Grafton Integrated Health Network, we’re guided by a shared purpose: helping individuals overcome barriers to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. As a Lead Mental Health Technician, your meaningful impact comes through hands-on support, encouragement, and the daily care that fosters growth and stability. You’ll thrive within a culture of teamwork and collaboration, surrounded by professionals who value your compassion and commitment. And because we care for you so you can care for others, we provide ongoing training, mentorship, and support to help you succeed.  

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.

The Direct Support Professional - Adult program, participates in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams. 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.​ 

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 workday. 


• 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 transportation. 


• Assists with purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• 18 years of age


• High school diploma or GED


• 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.

 COMPENSATION

• $16.00-$20.00 based on experience

 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 Medical, dental and vision

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts


• 401(k), including an employer match


• Generous Paid Time Off plan


• Education Assistance


• 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 require a reasonable accommodation or need assistance with the application or interview process please contact us at [email protected]   â€‹

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

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