Rehabilitation Assistant

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a dedicated residential counselor assistant for the Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP) in Maryland. The role focuses on supporting individuals with serious mental illness to gain independent living skills and access housing, employment, and mental health services.

The shift is Saturday and Sunday from 11pm to 7am, with a pay rate of $18.50 per hour. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, provide transportation, and advocate for clients while documenting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications and trainings as required.
• Driver’s license with 3 points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
• Must have availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays depending upon need of the program.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a residential counselor assistant; work with clients to learn or regain skills for independent living and socialization.
• Assist in ensuring medication compliance with responsibilities for safety, dosage and cleanliness.
• Work as part of a collaborative service team to develop and implement individual service plans.
• Provide transportation and attend clients’ medical appointments; offer advocacy services and document follow-up instructions.

Skills

Client interaction

Transportation coordination

Advocacy

Medication safety

Education

High school diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job 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 $18.50 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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