Community Employment Specialist

Sheppard Pratt • Westminster, MD

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a direct care opportunity to support clients in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment in their communities. Services include engagement, assessment, job search, job development, treatment team collaboration, and long-term job support.

Requirements

• A high school diploma/GED
• Two years of experience in the human services field
• Skills and knowledge in performing supported employment activities
• A driver’s license with 3-points or less
• Access to an insured vehicle

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Engagement
• Assessment
• Job search
• Job development
• Treatment team collaboration
• Long-term job support
• Identifying client work interests and basic skills required
• Providing on the jobsite training and ongoing support
• Identifying and negotiating potential jobs
• Getting clients integrated into jobs
• Providing job coaching assistance
• Client advocacy with employers and clients

Benefits

• Commitment to professional development
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED