Direct Support Professional - Substitute - Winchester Adult Services

Direct Support Professional - Substitute - Winchester Adult Services

Direct Support Professional - Adult Services

Substitute

The Direct Support Professional - Adult program participates in direct care and plan implementation for clients as prescribed by physicians 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 scheduled activities; role model positive, mature behavior; utilize proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success.

• 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 individualized plan for clients, including understanding of strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences (SNAP), goals/objectives/outcomes, and treatment strategies from current plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP).
• Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care through communication and participation in team discussions and decisions.
• Promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementing behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors, as indicated in the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.
• Actively instructs assigned clients to help them achieve educational/residential goals and objectives or r outcomes.
• Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data accurately and reliably; documents services delivered promptly.
• Maintains high engagement and monitors clients, implementing planned activities throughout the workday.
• Provides a supportive and solution‑focused environment through building trust, respect, and good relationships with clients.
• Manages behavioral crises safely.
• Oversees site management, including housekeeping, nutrition, and transportation.
• Assists with purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable.

• 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrates moderate computer skills (login, web navigation, basic Microsoft Office, keyboarding).

• Starting at $15.50 up to $18.55 per hour based on years of experience.
• Depending on hours worked, may be eligible for Grafton's shift differential currently offered.
• Shift Differentials: $1.50/hr for weekday evenings & overnight 3:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.; $3.00/hr for weekends Fri 3:30 p.m. – Mon 7:00 a.m.

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) with 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.

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