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Easterseals PORT Health

Direct Care Technician

Easterseals PORT Health, Greenville, North Carolina, United States, 27834

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Easterseals PORT Health 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. Position Details:

Part-time, weekends — 8, 10, or 12-hour day/evening shifts. Location:

Greenville, NC. 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 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. Compensation & Benefits

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 Ready to Apply?

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at www.eastersealsPORT.com or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com. About Easterseals PORT Health

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! Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Part-time

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