Direct Care Technician

Easterseals PORT Health • Wilmington, NC

7h • Onsite

About The Position

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), we are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Care Technician/Counselor to join our team at Stepping Stone Manor in Wilmington, NC. As 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 patients to find their way forward. Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia. We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Requirements

• Ability to help clients move toward successful completion of treatment requirements
• Ability to communicate with community agencies on their behalf for referrals
• High school diploma or GED
• Maintain valid state appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work is Required

Nice To Haves

• Peer support experience and/or certification preferred but not required; CPSS, Certified Peer Support Specialist

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
• Participating with the client in NA/AA meetings, adventure, social and educational outings
• Providing transportation to appointments

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $15/hour
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Mindset training
• Other training courses relevant to this position and your growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED