Community Employment Specialist

Sheppard-Pratt-; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid-time-off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Baltimore is seeking a Community Employment Specialist to help individuals with disabilities gain and maintain meaningful employment in their communities. You will assess client skills, perform job development, and provide on-the-job training and ongoing support.

A high school diploma or GED and two years in human services are required; a bachelor's degree is preferred. A valid driver's license with 3 points or less and access to an insured vehicle are also needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two years in human services.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in obtaining and maintaining employment.
• Engage with clients, assess needs, and develop job opportunities.
• Provide on-the-jobsite training and long-term support.

Skills

Job identification

Job negotiation

Client integration

Job coaching

Client advocacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Community Employment Specialist

Locations

Showing 1 location

Baltimore, MD 21218, USA

• Hourly Range : $21.37 USD to $21.37 USD
• Rate : $21.37 USD per hour
• Employment & Vocational Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: COMMU012862

Description

Shift: day shift | Job Location Type: In Person

Community Employment Program (CEP) services are designed to help individuals with varying disabilities gain and maintain meaningful employment. Our team helps by identifying client work interests and basic skills required, along with providing on the jobsite training and ongoing support.

What to expect.

This is a direct care opportunity to support clients in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment in their communities. Services include engagement, assessment, job search, job development, treatment team collaboration, and long-term job support.

What you'll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This position has a flat pay rate of $21.37/hr.

What we need from you.

• A high school diploma/GED and two years of experience in the human services field. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Skills and knowledge in performing supported employment activities including identifying and negotiating potential jobs, getting clients integrated into jobs, providing job coaching assistance, and client advocacy with employers and clients.
• A driver's license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare.

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