Direct Service Rehab Professional Deaf Program - Part Time Saturday - Sunday 3pm - 11pm

Arundel Lodge Behavioral Health; Edgewater (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Arundel Lodge Behavioral Health in Edgewater, MD seeks a Direct Service Rehab Professional to support individuals with mental health and substance use disorders within a recovery-oriented framework. The role emphasizes hope, autonomy, peer support, and empowerment while adhering to respectful, non-stigmatizing language.

Fluency in ASL is required for the Deaf Program. Responsibilities include prompting residents to start their day, assisting with daily activities, monitoring medications,

Qualifications

• Requires ASL proficiency for Deaf Program.
• At least 1 year in mental health or psychosocial rehabilitation or equivalent education/experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Prompt residents to start their day and assist with daily activities.
• Monitor medications and facilitate transportation.
• Assist with activities of daily living, appointments, and caregiving tasks (cooking, cleaning).
• Support individuals in their recovery journey from mental illness, physical illness, and substance use.

Skills

ASL Fluency

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Recovery-focused care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in human services (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Arundel Lodge is a non‑profit organization dedicated to creating a world where behavioral health disorders do not limit individuals from achieving meaningful lives within their communities. We strive to be a vital part of a community network that prevents behavioral health disorders and provides essential care and support to help individuals lead healthy, productive lives.

Our mission focuses on improving the lives of children, adults, and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

The Direct Service Rehab Professional are expected to implement the Recovery Model in all interactions with members. This approach emphasizes hope, autonomy, peer support, respect, empathy, non‑stigmatizing language, empowerment, leveraging members' strengths, and fostering self‑determination.

• Fluency in ASL (required for the Deaf Program)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; a Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field is preferred.
• At least one year of experience in the mental health or psychosocial rehabilitation field, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required.
• Must be proficient in ASL

Responsibilities

• Prompting residents to start their day and assisting with daily activities.
• Monitoring medication and facilitating transportation.
• Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), making appointments, must assist in cleaning, cooking, and providing overall caregiving support.
• Most importantly, supporting individuals in their recovery journey from mental illness, physical illness, and substance use.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Understanding of recovery-oriented mental health approaches
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support individuals of diverse backgrounds
• Crisis intervention and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in ASL (required for the Deaf Program)

Work Expectations

Follow agency policies, ethical standards, and recovery-based practices in all interactions.

• Maintain clear, professional communication with ASL clients, peers, and supervisors.
• Use professional language in both written and verbal communication.
• Work independently, manage interruptions, and contribute positively to the team environment.

Maintain computer proficiency and complete required trainings.