Direct Care Tech; Part-Time​/Overnight

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), we’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated part-time Direct Care Technician to join our team at the Adolescent Residential Home in Aberdeen, 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.

• Saturday and Sunday (12hours per shift) - 12p - 12a.

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. You will also engage with the adolescents and participate in NA/AA meetings, adventure, social and educational outings and provide transportation to appointments using a company vehicle.

Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. You’ll earn a competitive salary starting at $15/hour plus enjoy a consistent, part-time schedule for weekend overnights.

• All of the tools and you need to be successful!
• Paid training.
• Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, as needed.

To join our team as a Direct Care Technician you must be able to engage with adolescents and create a report, help them move toward successful completion of treatment requirements and 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.

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.

supports employee and client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.

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.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!