Behavioral Health Direct Care Technician

Easterseals PORT•Jacksonville, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Care Technicians, for Full-Time, Night Shift to join our team at our Facility Based Clinic in Jacksonville, NC. This isn’t just a job — you will be influencing change and shaping futures as a leader in our shared mission of helping people reach their full potential. Your Role in Our Mission As a Direct Care Technician, on the team you will be responsible for providing and maintaining a therapeutic and safe group environment and attending to the welfare and basic needs of clients. You will provide informal counseling in the detox center that involve behavioral techniques, reality therapy, supportive encouragement and socialization skills for the clients.

Requirements

Entry-level, on-the-job training is provided
High school diploma or GED is required
Maintain valid state appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work

Nice To Haves

Peer support certification or CNA certification a plus, but is not required

Responsibilities

Providing and maintaining a therapeutic and safe group environment
Attending to the welfare and basic needs of clients
Providing informal counseling in the detox center that involve behavioral techniques, reality therapy, supportive encouragement and socialization skills for the clients.