Behavior Support Staff

About the role

Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) is seeking a full-time Behavioral Support Staff to join the NC START Team in Durham. The role supports individuals with co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental or behavioral health needs, providing crisis or planned crisis stabilization.

Responsibilities

• Support persons with co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental or behavioral health needs.
• Provide support for habilitative activities, personal care, health care, and other activities.
• Ensure a therapeutic environment at the START Center.
• Collaborate with individual's primary provider and clinical home, community crisis services, family, and others as part of comprehensive START model services.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others.
• Experience with MS Office suite and data entry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

• Ability to work in a supportive environment for individuals experiencing behavioral or mental health crises.
• Proficiency with EHR systems or technical skills.

Benefits

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

Pay

$20.00 per hour for this full-time and periodic non-exempt position.

Schedule

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

Application

To apply, visit www.eastersealsPORT.com or send your resume to daniela.wells@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. Our 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. We are an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!