Employment Support Professional (ESP)

Easterseals PORT Health a non-profit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia is seeking a dedicated people-oriented Employment Support Professional (ESP) to join our team. This Full-Time opportunity offers flexible schedule Mon-Fri competitive salary and full benefits. Community-based role requires travel throughout Whiteville NC and surrounding area. If youre looking for a fun rewarding opportunity then were looking for you.

Full-Time Schedule:

• Monday-Friday; Flexible Scheduling Options

Community-Based Position:

• Travel throughout Columbus and Brunswick Counties

What Youll Do:

The IPS Employment Support Professional (ESP) performs as an integral part of the management team working with adults with mental health and/or substance use issues. Primary duties are to secure community-based employment for individuals with disabilities according to the service definition and IPS Fidelity Model.

• Develops the Person-Centered Employment Plan for individuals assigned to him or her.
• Collaborate with other ESP Employment Peer Mentor outside behavioral health providers families natural supports housing transportation and other community service providers who support the individual.

How Youll Benefit:

Youll earn a competitive salary based on your experience and join a growing team making a difference in our community

Our benefits 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
• Employee Assistance Program and Legal services when needed

What Were Looking For

To join our team you must be willing to provide support in a community-based role and have a passion for helping others reach their full potential in the work force. Previous experience supporting adults with mental health disabilities in a job coach also require the following:

• HS Diploma required. Associates or Bachelors degree in related field preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years experience working with adults with mental health disabilities is preferred.
• Knowledge of the labor market and community services agencies as well as skills in writing task analysis systemic job training counseling advocacy and supported employment are preferred.
• Possesses a valid unrestricted state appropriate drivers license has a good driving record and carries current unrestricted vehicle insurance.
• Willing to travel within assigned territory to support community-based program

If youre a dedicated Job Coach seeking a rewarding opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you will help please apply at our website:

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy compassionate partner providing disability behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse 2600 team members provide 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 & 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 Diverse Equitable Authentic & Learning (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority