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Vocational Program Assistant (Project Search), 35 hours

Sheppard Pratt·Anne Arundel County, Maryland

$38,480 - $50,111/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 9 hours ago
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About the role

Provide pre-vocational experiences and coordinate vocational work groups for students in the Project SEARCH program. Responsibilities include developing internship sites, assessing student strengths, and providing specific job task training.

The Project SEARCH program [https://www.sheppardpratt.org/care-finder/project-search/] is a 10-month employment training initiative designed for young students or seniors in their last year of high school to prepare for competitive employment and a successful adult life.

What to expect.

You will provide pre-vocational experiences and coordinate arrangements for vocational work groups for students in the Project SEARCH program.

Specific responsibilities include

  • Assisting in developing relationships for new jobs and internship sites on campus and within the community.
  • Assessing students’ vocational strengths and opportunities for growth to identify the appropriate work settings and groups.
  • Providing students with job training and developing skills for specific job tasks.

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:
  • Associate degree in a mental health related field and 1 year of related work experience.
  • High school diploma or GED and 3 years of related work experience.
  • Must meet Sheppard Pratt’s requirements to operate a company vehicle:
  • Be 18 years old with at least 2 years of driving experience.
  • Have a valid driver’s license.
  • Driving record with 2 points or less for the 3 most recent years of driving history.

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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.

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Requirements

Requires either an associate degree in a mental health field with 1 year of experience or a high school diploma with 3 years of experience. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record to operate a company vehicle.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • Relationship Building
  • Program Coordination
  • Student Assessment
  • Skill Development
  • Job Coaching
  • Job Training
  • Vocational Training
  • Pre-vocational Experience

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Paid-time-off

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$38,480 - $50,111/yr
Location
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Posted
Jul 17, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Sheppard Pratt

Sheppard Pratt is the largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, developmental disability, special education, and social services in the country. A nationwide resource, Sheppard Pratt provides services across a comprehensive continuum of care, spanning...

Salary listed on 22 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

Maryland vocational program support role

In Maryland, vocational program assistant roles tied to transition and employment support often attract candidates with direct experience in youth, disability, or mental health services. This role can be competitive because it requires either an associate degree with experience or a high school diploma with more experience, plus a valid driver’s license and clean driving record to operate a company vehicle. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your experience matches the driving and service expectations before applying.