Direct Support Specialist — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Sheppard-Pratt-; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Frederick, MD is seeking a direct-care professional to support clients' daily living activities and mental health goals. Availability includes Monday–Thursday 3:00 PM–11:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

You will facilitate client participation in therapeutic and social activities and implement individual care plans, while providing transportation to appointments. The organization offers training, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO, flexible scheduling, and an employee

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license with 3 points or less and access to insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating client participation in therapeutic and social group activities by understanding individual motivators.
• Implementing individual client care plans to meet client needs and goals.
• Providing transportation and attending clients’ medical appointments.

Skills

Transportation

Care coordination

Discretion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Sheppard Pratt in Frederick, MD is seeking a direct-care professional to support clients' daily living activities and mental health goals. Availability includes Monday–Thursday 3:00 PM–11:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

You will facilitate client participation in therapeutic and social activities and implement individual care plans, while providing transportation to appointments. The organization offers training, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO, flexible scheduling, and an employee