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 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.

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.

 

 

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.