Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential
About The Position
The Rehabilitation Specialist provides direct care in Sheppard Pratt’s Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP), which supports individuals with serious mental illness who have difficulty maintaining housing. The program helps clients obtain housing, employment, mental health services, and other supports. The role involves creating a safe, therapeutic environment that promotes clients’ independence and well-being. Under general supervision, the Rehabilitation Specialist works one-on-one with clients to build or regain skills for community and independent living and socialization. The role also supports medication compliance, participates in developing and implementing individual service plans, and transports clients to medical appointments while providing advocacy and ensuring follow-up instructions are documented or completed. Direct care staff receive thorough training and ongoing mentorship from senior staff. The position is full-time, primarily day shift with some weekends, and is performed in person in Hagerstown, Maryland. The listed pay rate is $19.89 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 fewer.
- 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 to help them learn or regain skills for successful community and independent living and socialization.
- Help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages clients’ independence and well-being.
- Ensure 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 those appointments with them.
- Provide advocacy during appointments and ensure follow-up instructions are documented and/or followed through on.
Benefits
- 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.
- 403(b) retirement match.
- Generous paid time off for benefit-eligible positions.
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Generous mileage reimbursement program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
