Direct Care Technician at Easterseals PORT Health in Wilmington, NC

Lead with Purpose. Empower with Compassion Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services three years in a row! Position Snapshot: Location: Wilmington, NC Schedule: Full-time Day Shift, Monday - Friday with a requirement to work every other weekend. Pay: $16 - $20 | Hour Work Setting: On site Type: Full-time Make an Impact with Us: As a Direct Care Technician at our Stepping Stone Manor in Wilmington, NC you are a valued member of our collaborative and supportive team. You will work together to transform the lives of individuals by providing a comprehensive range of services that treat the whole person and empower clients to find their way forward. Join a Team where your compassion becomes someone's turning point. What You'll Do: Provide comprehensive care for persons in crisis. Provide stabilization services to individuals with mental illness and/or substance use problems. Employee is expected to help maintain a therapeutic and safe group environment. Will provide informal counseling involving supportive encouragement, socialization and motivation. Will facilitate or co-facilitate psycho education groups and/or activities. Use educational or behavioral techniques to help clients meet basic needs and requirements and expectations for successful treatment. Employee is also expected to assist with the planning and participation of leisure/physical activities. Will provide transportation to various program activities and other related appointments. What You'll Bring: High school diploma or GED. Peer support experience and/or certification preferred but not required; CPSS, Certified Peer Support Specialist. Maintain valid state appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work is REQUIRED. Must be able to operate a company vehicle. Why join Easterseals PORT Health? Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate organization providing disability, mental health, and substance use services across North Carolina and Virginia. Purpose, dedication, and empathy guide the way we support our neighbors and one another. For benefits-eligible positions, our total rewards package may include: Generous paid time off and paid holidays. Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits. Life and Disability Insurance. 403(b) Retirement Plan. Employee Assistance Program and legal services support. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer. Professional development and training opportunities, including AHEC where applicable. About Easterseals PORT Health: Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,800-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply! Need assistance with the application process or an accommodation? Contact recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com. Learn More About the Program https://eastersealsport.com/stepping-stone/