Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Hagerstown, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Specialist provides direct care and support for mental health treatment in Sheppard Pratt’s Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP), which serves 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 helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment that encourages clients’ independence and well-being. Under general supervision, the specialist supports clients in developing or regaining skills for community and independent living and socialization, supports medication compliance, collaborates on individual service plans, and provides transportation and advocacy for medical appointments. Direct care staff receive thorough training and ongoing mentorship from senior staff members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications and training as required.
• Active, non-provisional 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.
• Support medication compliance, including responsibility for safety, dosage, and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with the service team to develop and implement individual service plans.
• Provide transportation to clients’ medical appointments and attend appointments with them.
• Advocate for clients during appointments and document or follow through on all follow-up instructions.
• Help provide a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages clients’ independence and well-being.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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