Behavioral Health Direct Care Technician
About The Position
Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated full-time Direct Care Technician to join their team at the Adolescent Residential Home in Greenville, NC. This role involves providing and maintaining a therapeutic and safe group environment, attending to the welfare and basic needs of clients, and offering informal counseling using behavioral techniques, reality therapy, supportive encouragement, and socialization skills. The position also includes facilitating group activities, accompanying clients to NA/AA meetings and community outings, providing transportation, and assisting in life-skills development to promote recovery.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Maintain valid state appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work
- Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of relevant experience in substance disorders or working with youth
- Peer support specialist or registered on NC Substance Abuse Practice Board
Responsibilities
- Providing and maintaining a therapeutic and safe group environment
- Attending to the welfare and basic needs of clients
- Providing informal counseling that involve behavioral techniques, reality therapy, supportive encouragement and socialization skills for the clients
- Facilitating and participating in group activities
- Accompanying clients to NA/AA meetings and community outings
- Providing transportation
- Assisting in life-skills development
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate: $15.00 / hour
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
