Located in the City of Frederick, The Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Program is an innovative, time-limited 8-bed residential and psychiatric rehabilitation program that is specifically tailored to meet the special needs of young adults between the ages of 18-23. This unique program transforms the lives of its young residents by providing a structured home-like environment in which young adults are supported in developing daily living skills as they successfully transition to adulthood and life in the community.  The program engages young adults in meaningful and productive activities, such as school, volunteer work and/or paid employment, as well as other goal-oriented activities that promote independent living and healthy life choices.

What to expect.

This is a direct care opportunity to provide support for mental health treatment. You will provide a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages the overall independence and well-being of your clients. Pay rate:  $18.75/hr

Under general supervision, your responsibilities will include:

Engage young people through relationship development, person-centered planning, and a focus on their futures. Tailor services and supports to be accessible, coordinated, developmentally-appropriate, and build on strengths to enable the young people to pursue their goals across all transition domains. Acknowledge and develop personal choice and social responsibility with young people. Ensure a safety-net of support by involving a young person’s parents, family members, and other informal and formal key players. Enhance young persons’ competencies to assist them in achieving greater self-sufficiency and confidence. Maintain an outcome focus in the TIP system at the young person, program, and community levels. Involve young people, parents, and other community partners in the TIP system at the practice, program, and community levels. Locate and arrange for participation in appropriate services within the agency and in the community for TAY. Work collaboratively with families, vendors, referral sources and multidisciplinary staff to provide quality services that meet the needs of families with special needs. Coordinate/implement the assessment and program planning process. Serve as a liaison with referral sources, school personnel, and families, including initiating and/or attending any outside case conferences, team meetings, or phone contacts necessary to facilitate a continuum of care for each youth Ensure completion of written documentation according to grant and organization program standards, including admission, treatment, and discharge paperwork. Implement & monitor quality improvement measures. Utilize creative strategies to engage difficult youth. Assist with orienting youth, new staff members, volunteers, students, families, and others as needed, to the program.

 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.

Bachelor’s Degree or AA in the human service or related field preferred; high school / equivalency required. Two years positively referenced relevant work experience with TAY in an educational or social service setting and/or general vocational knowledge. 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 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!