Rehabilitation Specialist

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Belcamp, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Specialist provides direct care and support for individuals with serious mental illness who have difficulty maintaining housing through a Residential Rehabilitation Program. The role helps clients work toward housing, employment, mental health services, and greater independence. The specialist fosters a safe, therapeutic environment that supports clients’ well-being and community living skills.

Working under general supervision, the specialist provides one-on-one residential counseling, supports medication compliance, contributes to individual service plans as part of a collaborative team, and transports and accompanies clients to medical appointments. The role includes advocating for clients during appointments and documenting or following through on related instructions. Direct care staff receive thorough training and ongoing mentorship from senior staff.

The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; however, availability for days, nights, weekends, and holidays is also required depending on program needs. The position is in person. The pay rate is $19.89 per hour.

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

• Provide one-on-one residential counseling to help clients learn or regain skills for community and independent living and socialization.
• Help ensure 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 those appointments with them.
• Advocate for clients during appointments and document and/or follow through on follow-up instructions.
• Provide support in a safe, therapeutic environment that encourages clients’ independence and well-being.

Benefits

• Professional development, 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
• Education Level: High school or GED