Direct Support Professional-Adult Services

Job Category :
Direct Support Professional

Requisition Number : RCCOM
003377

• Posted :
  December 5, 2025
• Full-Time
• Hourly Range : $16 USD to $20 USD

Richmond Campus, Midlothian, VA 23112, USA

Direct Support Professional - Adult Service

Community Living Coach

The Direct Support Professional - Adult program, participate s 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 h ealth, s afety and w ellness of Clients
• Supports client health and hygiene and u tilizes 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 r 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 s upportive and s olution–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

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

GED or better in General Studies.

High School or better in General Studies.

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