Employment Specialist, Assertive Community Treatment- Columbia, MD (M-F 8:30am-4:30pm), Sheppard Pratt, Columbia, MD
Sheppard Pratt -
Columbia, MD,
US
Employment Specialist, Assertive Community Treatment- Columbia, MD (M-F 8:30am-4:30pm)
Date Posted: 2024-05-08
Job description
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs provide comprehensive, mobile treatment services for adults with a persistent mental health illness. The program is for individuals who have not found success in traditional outpatient settings and who require individualized treatment services when and where it's needed.
What to expect.
You will work with clients to find and maintain meaningful employment. Direct support services include engagement, assessment, job search, job development, and job support.
Specific responsibilities include:
Work hours typically follow a Monday - Friday schedule. Must have availability for occasional evening and/or weekend work. You will have independence and flexibility to schedule your appointments and complete your work under the program director's direct approval and supervision.
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:
What we need from you.
Sheppard Pratt's mission-driven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We offer continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together, we can put your purpose to work.
What to expect.
You will work with clients to find and maintain meaningful employment. Direct support services include engagement, assessment, job search, job development, and job support.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Conducting assessments to determine which job(s) are interesting to a client, as well as what skill level they require.
- Using extensive networking to identify potential job leads and talking to employers about a client's abilities and desires to work in their place of business.
- Providing follow-along supports including targeted interventions and job coaching to help maintain employment.
- Supporting clients with budgeting and money management as assigned.
Work hours typically follow a Monday - Friday schedule. Must have availability for occasional evening and/or weekend work. You will have independence and flexibility to schedule your appointments and complete your work under the program director's direct approval and supervision.
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 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.
- And more!
What we need from you.
- A high school diploma or GED, bachelor's degree preferred.
- One year of experience in vocational or behavioral health.
- A driver's license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
Sheppard Pratt's mission-driven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We offer continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together, we can put your purpose to work.