Vocational Program Assistant (Project Search), 35 hours

Sheppard Pratt • Linthicum Heights, MD

6d • $38,480 - $50,111 • Onsite

About The Position

The Project SEARCH program is a 10-month employment training initiative designed for young students or seniors in their last year of high school to prepare for competitive employment and a successful adult life. The Vocational Program Assistant will provide pre-vocational experiences and coordinate arrangements for vocational work groups for students in the Project SEARCH program.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a mental health related field and 1 year of related work experience.
• High school diploma or GED and 3 years of related work experience.
• Must meet Sheppard Pratt’s requirements to operate a company vehicle: Be 18 years old with at least 2 years of driving experience.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Driving record with 2 points or less for the 3 most recent years of driving history.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in developing relationships for new jobs and internship sites on campus and within the community.
• Assessing students’ vocational strengths and opportunities for growth to identify the appropriate work settings and groups.
• Providing students with job training and developing skills for specific job tasks.

Benefits

• A commitment to ongoing training and education, including a robust tuition reimbursement program.
• Comprehensive retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
• Complimentary employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree