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Porthealth

Direct Care Technician

Porthealth, Greenville, North Carolina, United States, 27834

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** Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!**

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH),

our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated part-time, weekend

Direct Care Technician / Residential Counselor

to support our adolescent clients in the

Greenville Adolescent Residential (GAR)

program — a multidisciplinary team committed to helping youth overcome mental health and substance use challenges.

Compensation: $15.00/hour

Your Role in Our Mission As a Direct Care Technician / Residential Counselor, you’ll play a key role in maintaining a safe, therapeutic group environment and supporting the day-to-day care and well‑being of clients. You’ll provide informal counseling, socialization support, and behavioral guidance, using techniques such as reality therapy and positive reinforcement.

Your work will also include facilitating and participating in group activities, accompanying clients to NA/AA meetings and community outings, providing transportation, and assisting in life‑skills development — all with the goal of promoting progress in their recovery journey.

Why Join Us? As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and substance use services that care about your success.

We offer an assortment of benefits for part‑time and as‑needed positions.

Competitive salary: $15.00 hourly

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

On-the-job skill enhancement and growth

What We’re Looking For

Education:

High school diploma or GED

CPR and first aid certifications

1 year of experience with mental health population OR AAS in Human Services program preferred

Maintain valid state appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in‑person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an

Inclusive Language, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing (IDEAL)

organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

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