Direct Care Technician
About The Position
Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of teens living with mental health challenges and substance use disorders? At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. W e’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated full-time Direct Care Technician to join our team at the Adolescent Residential Home in Aberdeen, NC. Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row! Position Details: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, primarily 4pm-12am shifts The 5 workdays will rotate and will include every other weekend. 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. The Direct Care Tech provides informal counseling that involve behavioral techniques, reality therapy, supportive encouragement and socialization skills for the clients. Your work will also include facilitating and participating in group activities, accompanying clients to NA/AA meetings and community outings, providing transportation, and assisting in life-skills development — all with the goal of promoting progress in their recovery journey. Why Join Us? As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and substance use services that care about your success. We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year of relevant experience in substance disorders or working with youth preferred
- 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
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
- 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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
