Direct Support Worker, Day Program Frederick, MD (20 hoursweek)

Development and Intellectual Disabilities Services (DDA) at Sheppard Pratt offer programs devoted to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities including supported living services. Our Supported Employment and Pathways Day Program team provides opportunities for clients to build community and social skills as well as individual job placement and employment support.

Scheduling for this position will be flexible and based around client needs.

What to expect.

This is a direct care opportunity to facilitate client involvement in meaningful day program activities to support their overall mental health and wellbeing. With training and ongoing experience you will exercise discretion and independent judgement with general supervision. Pay rate : $18.03 / hr.

Specific responsibilities include :

• Facilitating client participation in therapeutic and social group activities by developing an understanding of what motivates them individually.
• Implementing individual client care plans to meet client needs and goals. This includes coordinating communication amongst staff working together with an assigned client.

Providing transportation and attending clients medical appointments.

What youll 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 Pratts 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.

Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1