Direct Care Technician

Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of people living with mental health and substance use challenges? At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), we’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Care Technician/ Counselor to join our team at Stepping Stone Manor in Wilmington, 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.

As a Direct Care Technician/Counselor
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 counselor provides informal counseling that involve behavioral techniques, reality therapy, supportive encouragement and socialization skills for the clients. You will also participate with the client in NA/AA meetings, adventure, social and educational outings an provide transportation to appointments.

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 flexible schedule
- these positions are Full-timeon 2nd and 3rd shifts to include weekends
. We also offer competitive benefits for benefits-eligible positions.

Our benefits for Full-time positions include:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Mindset training
• Other training courses relevant to this position and your growth

To join our team as the Direct Care Technician/Counselor you must be able to help clients move toward successful completion of treatment requirements and communicate with community agencies on their behalf for referrals. We also require:

• High school diploma or GED
• Peer support experience and/or certification preferred but not required; CPSS, Certified Peer Support Specialist
• Maintain valid state appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work is Required

If you are a kind, caring person looking to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this position and join our mission of enhancing lives and our community. Apply now via our website:  OR by sending 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.

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.