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.What to expect.This is a direct care opportunity to support clients in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment in a traditional community setting. 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.
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
What we need from you.
- One of the following combinations of education and experience:
- An associate degree and two years of work experience in an employment program.
- A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant work experience.
- Two years of relevant work experience.
- A driver's license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DOT certification.
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!