Direct Support Worker, Residential

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

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This is a full-time position in Frederick, MD that requires availability to work Monday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Friday: OFF, Saturday: OFF, Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

What to expect.

This is a direct care opportunity to facilitate client involvement in meaningful activities of daily life to support their overall mental health and wellbeing. With training and ongoing experience, you will exercise discretion and independent judgment with general supervision.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Facilitating client participation in therapeutic and social group activities by developing an understanding of what motivates them individually.
• Implementing individual client care plans to meet client needs and goals.

Providing transportation and attending clients’ medical appointments.

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 ongoing training and education, including a robust tuition reimbursement program.
• Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
• Complimentary employee assistance program.
• And more!

The pay rate for this position is $18.50 hourly.

What we need from you.

• High school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.

Sheppard Pratt’s mission-driven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We offer continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together, we can put your purpose to work.

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