Direct Care Technician

Overview

Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!

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 Part-Time, Night Shifts to join our team at our Facility Based Clinic in Ahoskie, 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.

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.

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.

• Part time:
  Night shift:
  Third Shift position from 11:30pm-7:30am (Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; Week 2: Tuesday and Friday)
• Part time:
  Night shift:
  Third Shift position from 11:30pm-7:30am every other weekend to include Saturday and Sunday

• Competitive salary: $15.00 hourly
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible scheduling to include as-needed
• On-the-job skill enhancement and growth

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Peer support certification a plus, but is not required
• Maintain valid state appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at  or send your resume to

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.

Easterseals PORT Health is an IDEAL organization (Inclusive Culture, Diverse Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing).

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

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