About this role
Lead with Purpose. Empower with Compassion.
Voted Raleigh's Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh's Best Mental Health Services 3 years in a row!
Position Snapshot
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Schedule: Full-Time | 2nd Shift-Monday and Tuesday 11:30AM-10:00PM, Wednesday 1:30PM-10:00PM and every other Saturday and Sunday 11:30AM-10:00PM
Pay: $20.00/hour
Work Setting:START Center for crisis or planned crisis stabilization.
Position Type: Full-Time
Make an Impact With 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 services that care about your success.
What You'll Do
• Support persons with co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental or behavioral health needs.
• Participate in the daily routine of the home and provides support for habilitative activities, personal care, health care and other activities.
• Ensure a therapeutic environment at the START Center.
• Participate as part of comprehensive START model services that collaborate with individual's primary provider and clinical home, community crisis services, family and others.
What You Bring
• Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related Human Services Field
• 2 years experience with supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions required
• Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy.
• Valid driver's license, insurance and reliable transportation for work-related travel
• Recent College Graduates interested in pursuing Graduate Level Programs in Social Work/Psychology/OT/PT or Nursing encouraged to apply
Why Join Easterseals PORT Health?
Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate organization providing disability, mental health, and substance use services across North Carolina and Virginia. Purpose, dedication, and empathy guide the way we support our neighbors and one another.
For benefits-eligible positions, our total rewards package may include:
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage + FSA
• Life and disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services
• Mileage reimbursement
• Professional development and specialized mobile crisis training opportunities
• Annual stipends as grant funding permits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health helps people with disabilities, mental health and/or substance use challenges, their families, and our employees embrace their potential, access opportunities, build resilience, and thrive. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery.
Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 children, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Need assistance with the application process or an accommodation? Contact [email protected]