Rehabilitation Specialist

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt Westminster is seeking a direct care residential counselor to support clients in day programs and supportive living, providing a safe, therapeutic environment and helping clients learn independent living skills.

Under supervision you will assist with medication safety, transportation to appointments, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to implement individual service plans; strong CACFP and sanitation focus included.

Qualifications

• Must have ServSafe certification on hire or within 60 days of hire.
• Willing to obtain additional certifications/trainings (CPR/First Aid, Infection Control, Food Safety and Handling, Crisis Intervention/Suicidal Protocol).
• Must possess direct knowledge of or be willing to learn and implement the CACFP program.
• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Driver’s license with 3 points or less and access to insured vehicle.
• Must have availability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• 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; provide advocacy services and ensure follow-up instructions are documented and followed.
• Ensure overall sanitation and Department of Health regulations are met; CACFP documentation completed accurately and timely.
• Assist in daily food operations and catering; coordinate preparation and delivery of meals.
• Monitor CACFP documentation and licensing; ensure compliance with Labor and State laws; participate in required trainings.
• Develop rapport with clients and become part of their trusted support system; celebrate client wins as they progress.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

Driver's license

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Locations

Showing 1 location Westminster - E Green St
288 E. Green Street
Westminster, MD 21157, USA
Westminster - E Green St
288 E. Green Street
Westminster, MD 21157, USA
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• On-site
• Direct Care Support Staff
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: REHAB011731

Description

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 $19.31 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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ServSafe Certification

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