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 and competitive salary. Community-based role requires travel throughout the Durham NC territory. If youre looking for a fun rewarding opportunity then were looking for you.

Full-time Schedule:

• Monday-Friday; flexible scheduling options (Typically 9am-5pm)

Working Environment:

• Community based position travel throughout Durham area.

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.
• Assists individuals in mastering skills and meeting production standards. IPS EPS may be required to assist in performing individuals job duties to maintain necessary production as well as model work behavior.
• Coordinates services with NCDVR staff.

How Youll Benefit

We offer competitive benefits to benefits eligible positions.

• 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
• Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power!

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:

• High School diploma or GED required. Bachelors Degree preferred
• A minimum of 2 years experience supporting adults with mental health disabilities and/or substance abuse 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

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:

Unclear Seniority