Rehabilitation Specialist

Sheppard Pratt•Rosedale, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Specialist provides direct care and support for mental health treatment in Sheppard Pratt’s Residential Rehabilitation Program, which serves individuals with serious mental illness who have difficulty maintaining housing. The role helps create a safe, therapeutic environment that supports clients’ independence and well-being as they work toward housing, employment, mental health services, and successful community living. Under general supervision, the specialist works one-on-one with clients to build or regain skills for independent living and socialization, supports medication compliance, collaborates with the service team on individual service plans, and transports and accompanies clients to medical appointments. 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.

Responsibilities

Work one-on-one with clients to help them learn or regain skills for successful community and independent living and socialization.
Ensure medication compliance, including responsibility for medication safety, dosage, and cleanliness.
Collaborate with the service team to develop and implement individual service plans.
Provide transportation to clients’ medical appointments, attend appointments with them, provide advocacy, and document or follow through on instructions.