Vocational Program Assistant

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Reisterstown, MD

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About The Position

Sheppard Pratt School in Glyndon provides year-round special education and therapeutic services to students in grades K–12 with a range of needs, including autism, emotional disability, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, specific learning disability, and speech or language impairment. The school is located on a 43-acre campus with nature trails, a greenhouse, and a sensory-friendly playground.

The Vocational Program Assistant provides pre-vocational experiences and coordinates arrangements for vocational work groups for students in the Sheppard Pratt School program. The role involves developing job and internship opportunities, assessing students’ vocational strengths and growth areas, and providing job training. The position pays $18.50–$24.09 per hour; pay is based on factors including education and related experience.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a mental health-related field and one year of work experience, or three years of related work experience resulting in knowledge of clinical terminology and diagnosis to communicate effectively with treatment teams.
• Meet Sheppard Pratt’s requirements to operate a company vehicle: be at least 18 years old with at least two years of driving experience, hold a valid driver’s license, and have no more than two points on the driving record for each of the three most recent years of driving history.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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