Rehabilitation Specialist

Sheppard Pratt • Baltimore, MD

6d • 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 clients work toward housing, employment, mental health services, independence, and well-being by providing a safe and therapeutic environment.

Under general supervision, the specialist works one-on-one with clients to build or regain skills for community and independent living and socialization. The role includes supporting medication compliance, collaborating with a service team on individual service plans, and transporting clients to medical appointments while providing advocacy and documenting or following through on instructions. Direct care staff receive comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship from senior staff.

The posted schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. The position is in person and pays $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 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.
• 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 and attend medical appointments, provide advocacy during appointments, and document and/or follow through on follow-up instructions.
• Provide support that fosters a safe, therapeutic environment and clients’ independence and well-being.

Benefits

• Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement for 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