Direct Care Technician / Counselor
Direct Care Technician / Counselor
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Job Description
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) were 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.
What Youll Do
As a Direct Care Technician/Counseloron 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.
How Youll Benefit
Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. Youll 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
What Were Looking For
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 drivers 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
About Easterseals PORT Health
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 2600-member team provides meaningful support to 40200 kids adults and families in 11000 home facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Our working environment 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.
We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce we can advance our just cause while building a healthy sustainable organization. Thats 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!
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
