Behavior Support Staff

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking passionate Behavioral Support Staff to join our NC START Team in Durham. This is a meaningful opportunity to drive change and make a lasting impact in the lives of others as part of our mission to help individuals reach their fullest potential.

About the role

As a Behavioral Support Staff on the team, you will support persons with co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental or behavioral health needs, who are temporarily accessing the START Center for crisis or planned crisis stabilization. This staff participates in the daily routine of the home and provides support for habilitative activities, personal care, health care, and other activities. Behavioral Support Staff also help ensure a therapeutic environment at the START Center. You will participate as part of comprehensive START model services that collaborate with an individual's primary provider and clinical home, community crisis services, family, and others.

Schedule

• Option 1: Full Time - Overnight - Wednesday–Friday and every other Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 PM–8:00 AM
• Option 2: Full Time - 2nd Shift - Monday and Tuesday 11:30 AM–10:00 PM, Wednesday 1:30 PM–10:00 PM, and every other Saturday and Sunday 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
• Option 3: Part Time - Overnight - Friday and Saturday 10:00 PM–8:00 AM

Pay

Competitive salary: $20.00 per hour for full-time and periodic non-exempt positions.

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible scheduling to include full-time, part-time, and as-needed
• On-the-job skill enhancement and growth
• Assortment of benefits for part-time and as-needed positions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related Human Services Field
• 2 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions
• Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation for work-related travel

Skills

• Willingness to provide care in a supportive environment for individuals who may experience behavioral or mental health crisis
• Passion for helping others
• Experience with MS Office suite and data entry
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Recent college graduates interested in pursuing graduate-level programs in Social Work, Psychology, OT, PT, or Nursing are encouraged to apply.