Rehabilitation Assistant

Sheppard Pratt; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant in Rosedale, MD. The role involves direct care to support adults with mental health needs in a residential program, with the ability to assist in housing, employment, and services while ensuring safety and therapeutic engagement.

Shift: Saturday and Sunday 11pm-7am; part-time hours with 19 USD/hour. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications and trainings.
• Driver’s license with 3 points or less and access to insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Act as residential counselor assistant, aiding clients to learn or regain skills for independent living.
• Assist in ensuring medication safety, dosage accuracy, and cleanliness.
• Work with a collaborative service team to implement individual service plans.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments and advocate for clients during visits.
• Document follow-up instructions and ensure compliance with care plans.

Skills

Direct care

Medication safety

Advocacy

Transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

Job description

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Rehabilitation Assistant

Locations

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Rosedale, MD 21237, USA

• Rate : $19 USD per hour
• Direct Care Support Staff
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: REHAB011692

Description

Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP) services are designed for individuals with serious mental illness who have difficulty maintaining housing. Our team helps individuals obtain housing, employment, mental health services, and more.

Shift: Saturday & Sunday 11pm-7am

What to expect.

This is a direct care opportunity to provide support for mental health treatment. You will assist in providing a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages the overall independence and well-being of your clients. Pay rate: $17.50.

Under general supervision, your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a residential counselor assistant as you work with clients to learn or regain skills for successful community and independent living and socialization.
• Assist in ensuring medication compliance which involves responsibility for safety, dosage, and cleanliness.
• Working as a part of a collaborative service team to develop and implement individual service plans.
• Providing transportation and attending clients’ medical appointments. You will provide advocacy services throughout the appointment and ensure that all follow-up instruction is documented and/or followed through on.

As you spend time with your clients, you will find yourself developing a rapport with your clients where you become part of their trusted support system. You will see their wins as your wins as they work their way through the program and cheer them on as they progress in their recovery.

All direct care staff will be thoroughly trained to provide all services and should expect supportive and ever-present mentorship from senior staff members as they perform the requested duties.

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 $19 an hour.

What we need from you.

• Your high school diploma or a GED. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• The willingness to obtain additional certifications and trainings as required.
• A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
• Must have availability to workdays, nights, weekends, and holidays depending upon need of the program.

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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