Education and Outreach Specialist

For Bladen County residents only.

About the Role

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is grounded in empowering individuals and building stronger communities. This role is a chance to make a meaningful impact by increasing access to care, improving health literacy, and promoting wellness through community education and engagement. As part of a collaborative, community-focused initiative, you’ll help connect individuals to vital resources while advancing our shared goal of helping people reach their full potential.

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

The Education and Outreach Specialist serves as a bridge between community members and providers through outreach and education across the southern Trillium counties on the East coast of North Carolina. This is a community-based position, and candidates must reside in Bladen County. You must be comfortable traveling to the following Trillium counties: Jones, Onslow, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Bladen, or Columbus.

Management preference: Experience with the unhomed population and/or community-based experience.

Flexibility is essential to accommodate community events outside of standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a bridge between community members and providers through outreach and education.
• Attend community events that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Provide support to the team by engaging with the community and promoting wellness.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Maintain a valid NC driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work.
• Must reside in Bladen County.
• Established working relationships with community referrals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with great attention to detail.

Benefits

• Time Off: PTO to recharge and relax.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus an optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Mileage: Mileage reimbursement in addition to your hourly pay.
• Financial Security: Life and disability insurance, along with a 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Loan Relief: Public Student Loan Forgiveness qualifier.
• Support Services: Access to our Employee Assistance Program and legal services when you need them.

Pay

Hourly rate of $18.

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 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 Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply.