Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential

Sheppard-Pratt-; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

403b retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a full-time Direct Care Support Staff for the Residential Rehabilitation Program in Frederick, MD. The role requires working evenings (1pm-9pm or 3pm-11pm) with rotating weekend shifts in a 40-hour week.

You will provide a safe, therapeutic environment and support clients toward independence and well-being as part of a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in direct care or related field is a plus.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications and trainings as required.
• Driver’s license with 3 points or less and access to insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Act as a residential counselor, working one-on-one with clients to support independent living and socialization.
• Ensure medication compliance and maintain safety, dosage accuracy and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with a service team to develop and implement individual service plans.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments and advocate for clients throughout the process.
• Document follow-up instructions and ensure they are completed.
• Build rapport and act as part of the client’s trusted support system.

Skills

Direct care

One-on-one with clients

Medication compliance

Team collaboration

Transportation coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Locations

Showing 1 location RRP Frederick
230 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701, USA
RRP Frederick
230 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701, USA
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• On-site
• Rate : $19.31 USD per hour
• Direct Care Support Staff
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: REHAB012558

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.

This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position in Frederick, MD that requires availability to work evenings between the hours of 1pm-9pm and 3p-11p with rotating weekend shifts.

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:

• 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.

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)

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.
• 1-2 years of relevant student, volunteer or work experience.
• 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.

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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Education

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High School or better.

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Licenses & Certifications

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Driver's License

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