Community Employment Specialist

Sheppard Pratt; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid-time-off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Frederick, MD is hiring a Community Employment Specialist to work in person, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with occasional extended hours. This role focuses on helping clients gain meaningful employment through engagement, assessment, job search, and ongoing support.

You will join a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to job development, client advocacy, and collaboration with employers. A strong commitment to helping people succeed is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years in human services.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with supported employment activities and job coaching.
• Driver's license with 3 points or less and access to an insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment in their communities.
• Engage in assessment, job search, job development and ongoing support.
• Collaborate with the treatment team and employers to place clients.
• Provide job coaching and advocate for client needs during placement.

Skills

Job coaching

Client advocacy

Negotiation

Employer relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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Community Employment Specialist

• Posted on July 27, 2026

Locations

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• On-site
• Employment & Vocational Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: COMMU012360

Description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (Occasional hours outside of the regular schedule, including weekends may be required) | 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 tosupport clients in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employmentin 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 $22.01/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 professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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