Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 21,946 - 31,256; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid-time-off

Tuition reimbursement program

Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt Careers is offering a full-time position as Direct Care Support Staff in Frederick, Maryland. This role involves supporting individuals with serious mental illness by providing a safe and therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include assisting clients in developing skills for independent living, ensuring medication compliance, and collaborating with a service team. The position offers a pay rate of $19.31 per hour along with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, bachelor's preferred.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience or training.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support for mental health treatment.
• Work with clients to develop skills for independent living.
• Ensure medication compliance and document follow-up.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred)

Job description

Locations

RRP Frederick, 230 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $19.31 USD per hour
• Direct Care Support Staff
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: REHAB011736

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 that requires availability to work 12pm-8pm and rotating weekends.

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 by working 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.

Benefits

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.

Qualifications

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 work days, 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 individuals facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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