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Community Employment Specialist

Sheppard Pratt

Timonium, MDFull-time$21.37/hrPosted 1w agoStill listed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21.37/hr
Location
Timonium, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Driver’s License With 3‑Points Or Less

Job overview

The Community Employment Specialist provides direct care to individuals with disabilities, helping them identify work interests, develop basic skills, and receive on‑site training and ongoing support to secure and maintain meaningful community employment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supported Employment ActivitiesClient AdvocacyJob CoachingNegotiationDriver’s LicenseInsured Vehicle Access

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GEDTwo Years Human Services ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Related FieldDriver’s License With 3‑Points or LessAccess to Insured Vehicle

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Shift: day shift | Job Location Type: In Person

Community Employment Program (CEP) services are designed to help individuals with varying disabilities gain and maintain meaningful employment. Our team helps by identifying client work interests and basic skills required, along with providing on the jobsite training and ongoing support.

What to expect.

This is a direct care opportunity to support clients in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment in their communities. Services include engagement, assessment, job search, job development, treatment team collaboration, and long-term job support.

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

This position has a flat pay rate of $21.37/hr.

What we need from you.

  • A high school diploma/GED and two years of experience in the human services field. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

  • Skills and knowledge in performing supported employment activities including identifying and negotiating potential jobs, getting clients integrated into jobs, providing job coaching assistance, and client advocacy with employers and clients.

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

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT? At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare.

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