Residential Instructor | River Valley II : 2nd Shift Part-Time 16 Hours
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Hope Network
Grand Rapids, MI, US
Summary
The Residential Instructor provides direct support and person-centered care to residents to help them build daily living and independent living skills. They are responsible for assisting with personal care, medications, community outings, and maintaining a safe, structured environment.
Job Description
Make a real impact—help someone build independence while building a career, you’re proud of.
The Residential Instructor is a valued member of the Hope Network team, providing direct support, supervision, and person-centered care within our residential programs. Residential Instructors help individuals build daily living and independent living skills, encourage positive behaviors, and support residents in reaching their highest level of independence and community involvement.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with daily living (ADLs), personal care, and medications
- Support community outings, transportation, and activities
- Build positive relationships and encourage independence
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment
What We’re Looking For
- Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented
- Strong communication and ability to build trust
- Adaptable, patient, and resilient
- Person-centered mindset with respect for individual differences
What You Bring
Preferred:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
Required:
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to pass background checks and fingerprints
- Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification
Top Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental & vision insurance (may vary based on job status)
- Virtual Concierge Medical Services
- 403(b) retirement with company match (up to 3%)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid training + career growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (mental health + support)
- Company-paid life insurance
Why Hope Network
Not your average job. Not your average impact.
At Hope Network, you’re not just filling a role—you’re showing up for someone who needs consistency, encouragement, and support. Every day looks different, but one thing stays the same: what you do matters.
Our teams are built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to those we serve. We believe no human is more valuable than the next—and the work you do here truly matters.
Apply today and start making a difference.
Disability? Diagnosis? Doesn’t matter. We are all equally human, and we all deserve to live in a world where we can thrive.
WHAT WE DO:
We are a Michigan-based non-profit that provides life-changing services that bridge care gaps for 30,000+ people all across our state, every year. With 125+ statewide locations and 2000+ employees, we offer health care like neuro rehabilitation, autism therapy, and mental health support, alongside essential social services like transportation, education assistance, work skills training, affordable housing, and more—so that everyone throughout our communities can achieve their highest level of independence.
Not everyone is willing to do this work. But we are.
Because we were born from a belief that no human is more valuable than the next. Disability? Diagnosis? Doesn’t matter. We are all equally human, and we all deserve to live in a world where we can thrive.
WHY IT MATTERS:
Over 70 million people in the U.S. suffer from disabilities or disadvantages that impact their quality of life. Over two million of them live in Michigan. That’s more than 3x the population of Detroit.
We’re here to break down barriers, because health, independence, and self-belief shouldn’t be privileges—they should be the standard. And we won’t stop until they are.
hopenetwork.org | 800.695.7273
Founded
1963
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Disability? Diagnosis? Doesn’t matter. We are all equally human, and we all deserve to live in a world where we can thrive.
WHAT WE DO:
We are a Michigan-based non-profit that provides life-changing services that bridge care gaps for 30,000+ people all across our state, every year. With 125+ statewide locations and 2000+ employees, we offer health care like neuro rehabilitation, autism therapy, and mental health support, alongside essential social services like transportation, education assistance, work skills training, affordable housing, and more—so that everyone throughout our communities can achieve their highest level of independence.
Not everyone is willing to do this work. But we are.
Because we were born from a belief that no human is more valuable than the next. Disability? Diagnosis? Doesn’t matter. We are all equally human, and we all deserve to live in a world where we can thrive.
WHY IT MATTERS:
Over 70 million people in the U.S. suffer from disabilities or disadvantages that impact their quality of life. Over two million of them live in Michigan. That’s more than 3x the population of Detroit.
We’re here to break down barriers, because health, independence, and self-belief shouldn’t be privileges—they should be the standard. And we won’t stop until they are.
hopenetwork.org | 800.695.7273
Founded
1963
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, Michigan
