Direct Support Professional - Substitute - Winchester Adult Services

Direct Support Professional - Substitute - Winchester Adult Services

Job Category :
Direct Support Professional

Requisition Number : DIREC
003365

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• Posted :
  November 28, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Direct Support Professional - Adult Services

Substitute

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 health,safetyandwellness of Clients
• Supports client health and hygieneandutilizesinfection control procedures.
• Reports serious incidents,participatesinreviewsand implements follow-up measures, as applicable.
• Follows and administers the individual plan for clients to include understanding ofSNAP (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, asindicatedin the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.
• Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals andobjectivesor r outcomes.
• Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably.
  
  Documents servicesdeliveredaccurately andin a timely manner.
• Maintainsa high levelof engagement with and monitoring of clients. Implements planned activities throughout the workday.
• Provides asupportive 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

• Starting at $15.50 up to 18.55/hour based on years of experience.
• Depending on hours worked you may be eligible for Grafton's shift differential that is currently being offered.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Medical, dental and vision

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
• 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 have issues applying or have any questions about this position, please reach out to us at hr

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

GED or better in General Studies.

High School or better in General Studies.

Driver's License

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