Community Employment Specialist

Sheppard-Pratt-; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 24,287 - 34,591; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Paid time-off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a direct-care professional for Community Employment Program services to assist individuals with disabilities in gaining and maintaining employment in their communities. The role involves on-the-job training, assessment, and ongoing support.

The position is full-time, on-site in Frederick, MD with a flat pay rate of $21.37/hr. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, 403b retirement match, generous PTO, and EAP support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in the human services field.
• Experience in performing supported employment activities including identifying and negotiating potential jobs for clients.
• Driver's license with 3 points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment in their communities.
• Engage in assessment, job search, and job development with individuals served.
• Provide job coaching and advocate with employers to place clients successfully.

Skills

Supported employment

Job coaching

Client advocacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Locations

Showing 1 location Frederick - West Patrick
230 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701, USA
Frederick - West Patrick
230 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701, USA
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• On-site
• Hourly Range : $21.37 USD to $21.37 USD
• Employment & Vocational Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: COMMU012360

Description

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.

Shift: Regular hours Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. Occasional hours outside of the regular schedule, including weekends, may be needed depending on the needs of the program and individuals served.

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 $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 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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