Direct Care Technician

Porthealth; Washington (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a compassionate Full-time Direct Care Technician for its Facility Based Clinic in Washington, NC. The role focuses on providing supportive care to clients, creating a therapeutic environment, and ensuring needs are met, while contributing to emotional wellness through informal counseling. Competitive benefits and salary starting at $15/hour are offered.

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifier

Qualifications

• Must be able to facilitate group meetings.
• Maintain valid state driver's license and auto insurance.
• Experience in behavioral techniques and supportive counseling is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain a therapeutic and safe group environment.
• Attend to the welfare and basic needs of clients.
• Facilitate client movement towards successful treatment completion.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Group facilitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Peer support certification

Job description

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), we’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated Full-time Direct Care Technician to join our team at the Facility Based Clinic in Washington, 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 You’ll Do

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 counselor provides informal counseling in the detox center that involve behavioral techniques, reality therapy, supportive encouragement and socialization skills for the clients.

How You’ll Benefit

You’ll earn a competitive salary starting at $15/hour plus enjoy a Full-Time 2nd shift schedule 4pm – 12am, and every other weekend. We also offer competitive benefits for benefits-eligible positions.

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, as needed
• Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power!
• We are a Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifier

What We’re Looking For

To join our team as the Direct Care Technician you must be able to facilitate group meetings, 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 certification a plus, but is not required
• Maintain valid state appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work

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: www.eastersealsucp.com OR by sending your resume to [e-mail]

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 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.

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. That’s 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!