Classroom Instructional Assistant

• Individual Plan Implementation
• Knows 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 Environment
• Builds 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, Finances
• Ensures 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 Grafton
• Demonstrates knowledge of organization.
• Demonstrates the core values of personal integrity and accountability.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

• Minimum training and experience
• A 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 children
• Must be 19 years of age
• Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen
• 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 a document in Microsoft WORD, and has basic keyboarding skills.

• Compensation
• Starting 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 7:00a

Employee benefits

Caring for You, So You can Care for Others

• Free meals during shift, as available
• Medical, dental and vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee 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 [https://www.ukerusystems.com/], Mandt [https://www.mandtsystem.com/] and other career training!
• 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
• Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
• 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 hr@grafton.org

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

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