Employment Support Professional

Easterseals PORT Health•Jacksonville, NC

13d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are looking for a dedicated, people-focused Employment Support Professional (ESP) to join our team. This community-based role offers a flexible Monday–Friday schedule, a competitive salary, and requires travel throughout Onslow county. If you're looking for a fun and rewarding opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! This isn’t just a job — you will be influencing change and shaping futures in our shared mission of helping people reach their full potential. Your Role in Our Mission Full-time Schedule: Flexible schedule, but typically Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM. Some evenings and weekends may be required. Community-Based Role Travel throughout the service area is required to meet the needs of the consumers The IPS Employment Support Professional (ESP) performs as an integral part of the management team, working with adults with mental health and/or substance use issues. Primary duties are to secure community-based employment for individuals with disabilities according to the service definition and IPS Fidelity Model. Develops the Person-Centered Employment Plan for individuals assigned to him or her. Collaborate with other ESP, Employment Peer Mentor, outside behavioral health providers, families, natural supports, housing, transportation, and other community service providers who support the individual. Assists individuals in mastering skills and meeting production standards by better understanding their roles, expectations, and steps needed for efficiency/effectiveness. Coordinates services with NCDVR staff. 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. What We’re Looking For To join our team, you must be willing to provide support in a community-based role and have a passion for helping others reach their full potential in the work force. Previous experience supporting adults with mental health disabilities in a job coach environment.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience supporting adults with mental health disabilities and/or substance abuse is preferred.
Possesses a valid, unrestricted North Carolina driver’s license, has a good driving record, and carries current, unrestricted vehicle insurance.
Willing to travel within the assigned territory to support community-based program

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred
Knowledge of the labor market and community services agencies, as well as skills in writing task analysis, systemic job training, counseling, advocacy, and supported employment, are preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops the Person-Centered Employment Plan for individuals assigned to him or her.
Collaborate with other ESP, Employment Peer Mentor, outside behavioral health providers, families, natural supports, housing, transportation, and other community service providers who support the individual.
Assists individuals in mastering skills and meeting production standards by better understanding their roles, expectations, and steps needed for efficiency/effectiveness.
Coordinates services with NCDVR staff.
Secure community-based employment for individuals with disabilities according to the service definition and IPS Fidelity Model.