Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential
External job listingat Sheppard Pratt
Support clients with serious mental illness through residential rehabilitation, independent living skills, medication compliance, and appointment advocacy.
Salary
Not provided
Location
Gaithersburg, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Not provided
Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential
Gaithersburg, United States
Job description
About the role
Sheppard Pratt is hiring a part-time Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential for its Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP). The program supports individuals with serious mental illness who have difficulty maintaining housing. The team helps individuals obtain housing, employment, mental health services, and more.
This direct care opportunity supports mental health treatment. You will help provide a safe, therapeutic environment that encourages clients’ independence and well-being. Direct care staff receive thorough training and supportive mentorship from senior staff members.
Responsibilities
- Work one-on-one with clients to learn or regain skills for community and independent living and socialization.
- Support medication compliance, including 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 instructions.
- Build rapport as part of clients’ trusted support system and encourage their progress in recovery.
Benefits
- Professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification.
Key facts
- Part-time position, 16 hours per week.
- Every Saturday and Sunday, 4pm-12am.
- In person in Gaithersburg, MD.
- Provides direct care supporting mental health treatment.
Frequently asked questions
What does the role involve?
It provides direct care supporting mental health treatment and helps clients build skills for community and independent living.
What are the responsibilities?
Responsibilities include supporting medication compliance, developing individual service plans with the team, and attending clients’ medical appointments.
What training and support are provided?
Direct care staff are thoroughly trained and receive supportive mentorship from senior staff members.