Rehabilitation Assistant

Sheppard Pratt Careers•Timonium, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Assistant provides direct care and support to individuals with serious mental illness who have difficulty maintaining housing through a Residential Rehabilitation Program. The role helps create a safe, therapeutic environment that promotes clients’ independence and well-being. Under general supervision, the assistant supports clients in learning or regaining skills for community and independent living and socialization, and helps them access housing, employment, mental health services, and other resources. The assistant works with a collaborative service team to develop and implement individual service plans, supports medication compliance, and transports clients to medical appointments. The role also includes advocating for clients during appointments and documenting or following through on resulting instructions. Direct care staff receive thorough training and ongoing mentorship from senior staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Willingness to obtain additional certifications and training as required.
Driver’s license with 3 points or less.
Access to an insured vehicle.
Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays depending on program needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support clients in learning or regaining skills for successful community and independent living and socialization.
Help ensure medication compliance, including attention to safety, dosage, and cleanliness.
Work with a collaborative service team to develop and implement individual service plans.
Transport clients to and attend their medical appointments.
Advocate for clients during appointments and ensure follow-up instructions are documented and/or carried out.
Provide support that contributes to a safe and therapeutic environment and promotes clients’ independence and well-being.