Rehabilitation Specialist

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

403(b) retirement match

Generous paid-time-off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt Careers is seeking a part-time Rehabilitation Specialist in Glen Burnie, Maryland. This role involves providing direct care and support for individuals with serious mental illness to help them regain community and independent living skills.

The position requires a high school diploma and offers training, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. Duties include medication management and collaborating with service teams to support clients' needs.

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 an insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support for clients in rehabilitation.
• Ensure medication compliance and safety for clients.
• Collaborate with service teams to develop individual plans.
• Provide transportation for clients to medical appointments.

Skills

Client support

Medication management

Independent living skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Rehabilitation Specialist

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Posted on May 22, 2026

Locations

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• On-site
• Rate: $19.31 USD per hour
• Direct Care Support Staff
• Part‑Time
• Requisition #: REHAB011960

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: Saturdays and Sundays 7am to 7pm

What to expect: This is a direct care opportunity to provide support for mental health treatment. You will provide a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages the overall independence and well‑being of your clients.

Under general supervision, your responsibilities will include:

• Act as a residential counselor working one‑on‑one with clients to learn or regain skills for successful community and independent living and socialization.
• Ensure medication compliance, which involves responsibility 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; provide advocacy services throughout the appointment and ensure that all follow‑up instruction is documented and/or followed through on.

You will develop a rapport with your clients, becoming part of their trusted support system. You will see their wins as your wins as they work through the program and progress in recovery.

All direct care staff will be thoroughly trained 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 multidisciplinary team. We offer:

• Commitment to professional development including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program for ongoing education and licensure or certification preparation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit‑eligible positions.
• 403(b) retirement match.
• Generous paid‑time‑off for benefit‑eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The pay rate for this position is $19.31 hourly.

What we need from you

• Your high school diploma or a GED. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• 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 work days, nights, weekends, and holidays depending on need of the program.

Qualifications

Education: High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications: Driver's License.

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