Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential

Sheppard Pratt • Hagerstown, MD

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Specialist works in Sheppard Pratt’s Residential Rehabilitation Program, which serves individuals with serious mental illness who have difficulty maintaining housing. The program helps individuals obtain housing, employment, mental health services, and other supports.

This is an in-person, direct-care role providing support for mental health treatment. Under general supervision, the specialist helps create a safe, therapeutic environment that promotes clients’ independence and well-being. Staff receive thorough training and ongoing mentorship from senior team members.

The position is full-time, primarily dayshift with some weekends, in Hagerstown, Maryland. The role may also require availability for nights, weekends, and holidays depending on program needs. Pay is $19.31 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications and training as required.
• Active, non-provisional driver’s license with three 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.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with clients as a residential counselor to help them learn or regain skills for community and independent living and socialization.
• Support medication compliance, including responsibility for safety, dosage, and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with the service team to develop and implement individual service plans.
• Transport clients to medical appointments and attend appointments with them.
• Advocate for clients during medical appointments and ensure follow-up instructions are documented and/or completed.
• Provide support in a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages clients’ independence and well-being.

Benefits

• Professional development support, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program for ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit-eligible positions.
• 403(b) retirement match.
• Generous paid time off for benefit-eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

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