Community Employment Specialist – In-Person Job Coaching

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

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.