Rehabilitation Specialist

Sheppard Pratt; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Comprehensive medical, dental and v͏is

403b retirement match

Generous paid-time-off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist in Timonium, MD. The role centers on direct care for individuals in psychiatric rehabilitation, providing a safe, therapeutic environment and one-on-one client support to promote independence and wellbeing.

Responsibilities include ensuring medication compliance, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, transporting clients to appointments, and overseeing food service operations while adhering to health regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires ServSafe certification upon hire or within 60 days
• Possesses knowledge of CACFP program or willingness to learn
• CPR/First Aid and other trainings may be required
• Driver’s license with 3 points or less preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, high school diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one client support to build skills for independent living and socialization
• Ensure medication compliance and maintain safety, dosage, and cleanliness
• Collaborate with service team to develop and implement individual service plans
• Provide transportation and accompany clients to medical appointments, documenting follow-up instructions
• Ensure sanitation, health regulations, and CACFP documentation are accurate and timely
• Assist in daily food operations and catering, ensuring meals are appealing and delivered hot
• Monitor portion and inventory control and assist in food purchases and deliveries
• Build rapport with clients as part of their support system

Skills

ServSafe Certification

CPR/First Aid

CACFP knowledge

Food Safety

Infection Control

Crisis Intervention

Driver's license

GED/High School Diploma

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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Rehabilitation Specialist

Locations

Showing 1 location

Timonium, MD 21093, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $19.89 USD per hour
• Direct Care Support Staff
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: REHAB013084

Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4pm | Job Location Type: In Person

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) services consist of day programs and supportive living programs. Clients in our day programs have access to group activities, individual support, and mental health services. Clients in the supportive living program receive support in maintaining independent living and have access to the day program.

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 wellbeing of your clients.

Under general supervision, your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a residential counselor as you work one-on-one with clients to learn or regain skills for successful community and independent living and socialization.
• 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.
• Ensure overall sanitation and Department of health regulations are met and exceeded. Ensures all CACFP documentation is completed accurately and timely.

Assist in the daily food operations and as‑needed catering operations. Will help ensure that meals are attractive, nutritionally complete, appealing and delivered fresh and hot. Will coordinate the preparation and delivery of off‑site meals.

Helps ensure that food service documentation and licensing is accurate, complete and current. Will also ensure compliance with all Department of Labor and State Laws, regulations, guidelines, and directives. Will participate in all required food service trainings.

Monitor accurate portion control and inventory control. Will negotiate food purchases and delivery, and assist in general inventory control for food services.

Ensure overall sanitation and Department of health regulations are met and exceeded. Ensures all CACFP documentation is completed accurately and timely.

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

What we need from you.

• Work requires current, valid SERVSAFE certification upon hire or within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain additional certifications/trainings as may be required by certain programs (e.g., CPR/First Aid, Infection Control, Food Safety and Handling, and Crisis Intervention/Suicidal Protocol).
• Must possess direct knowledge of or be willing to learn and implement the CACFP program.
• 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 work, days, nights, weekends, and holidays depending upon need of the program.

Pay rate for this position is $19.89 hourly.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

ServSafe Certification

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