Rehabilitation Specialist - Veterans Program
About this role
Full, time, Tuesday-Saturday 2pm-10pm | In Person in Hagerstown, MD
In this program, staff work with Veterans Affairs to serve homeless veterans and aide in re-establishing clients in the community.
What to expect.
This is a direct care opportunity to provide support for mental health treatment. You will provide a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages the overall independence and well-being of your clients.
Under general supervision, your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a residential counselor as you work one-on-one with clients to learn or regain skills for successful community and independent living and socialization.
- Ensuring medication compliance which involves responsibility for safety, dosage, and cleanliness.
- Working as a part of a collaborative service team to develop and implement individual service plans.
- Providing transportation and attending clients’ medical appointments. You will provide advocacy services throughout the appointment and ensure that all follow-up instruction is documented and/or followed through on.
As you spend time with your clients, you will find yourself developing a rapport with your clients where you become part of their trusted support system. You will see their wins as your wins as they work their way through the program and cheer them on as they progress in their recovery.
** All direct care staff will be thoroughly trained to provide all services and should expect supportive and ever-present mentorship from senior staff members as they perform the requested duties.
What we need from you.
- Your high school diploma or a GED. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- The willingness to obtain additional certifications and trainings as required.
- An active, non-provisional driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
What you'll get from us.
At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous mileage reimbursement program
The pay rate for this position is $18.50 hourly.
WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!
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Company at a glance
Sheppard Pratt is the largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, developmental disability, special education, and social services in the country. A nationwide resource, Sheppard Pratt provides services across a comprehensive continuum of care, spanning both hospital- and community-based resources. Since its founding in 1853, Sheppard Pratt has been innovating the field through research, best practice implementation, and a focus on improving the quality of mental health care on a global level. Sheppard Pratt has been consistently ranked as a top national psychiatric hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 31 years.
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Top Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 403b retirement match
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Mileage reimbursement
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