Community Employment Specialist

Sheppard Pratt; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 59,237,000 - 64,747,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision

403b retirement match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Frederick, MD seeks a direct care professional for the Community Employment Program to help clients obtain and maintain meaningful employment in their communities. You will engage clients, assess needs, support job searches, develop opportunities, and collaborate with the treatment team.

The role offers tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision benefits, 403b retirement match, generous PTO, EAP, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Supported employment

Client advocacy

Job coaching

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job 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)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

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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