Rehabilitation Specialist/Direct Support Worker Opportunities

2 weeks ago

Frederick, MD, United States Sheppard Pratt Full time
Apply today to connect with a recruiter and find the perfect fit – location, care setting, and shift tailored to you. Opportunities include:

  • Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP) services help individuals secure housing, employment, mental health care, and other essential supports.
    • Locations in Hagerstown, Frederick, and Westminster
  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) services include day and supportive living programs that help clients access care, build skills, and live independently.
    • Locations in Hagerstown, Frederick and Westminster
  • Crisis Residential Program services offer short-term, intensive support to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to ongoing care at Sheppard Pratt or in the community.
    • Location in Frederick
  • Adult Residential Treatment Center (RTC) services are tailored to each resident’s needs with a focus on therapy, structured programming, and community integration.
    • Location in Frederick
  • Development and Intellectual Disabilities (DDA) services offer programs devoted to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including residential programs that provide homes and person-centered supports.
    • Location in Frederick
  • The Segue Residential Transition Program supports individuals transitioning from state psychiatric hospitals by helping them manage their illness and build independent skills.
    • Location in Sykesville


What to expect.

Build trust and celebrate progress in a supportive, therapeutic environment, with thorough training and ongoing mentorship to help you succeed. We’re here to support you as you support others. Responsibilities will include:
  • Working one-on-one with clients to help them develop skills for community living and socialization.
  • Ensuring medication safety and compliance.
  • Collaborating with the service team to implement individual care plans.
  • Transporting and advocating for clients during medical appointments, ensuring follow-up care.


What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you’ll 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 range for this position is $18.00-18.75/hr. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

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.
  • A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle during work hours.

  • Must have availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays depending upon the needs of the program.


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