IPS Employment Support Professional

About the role

Easterseals PORT Health, a non-profit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia, is seeking a dedicated, people-oriented Employment Support Professional (ESP) to join our team. This opportunity offers a flexible schedule Monday–Friday and a competitive salary. The community-based role requires travel throughout the Cumberland/Sampson county territory.

Responsibilities

• Secure community-based employment for individuals with disabilities according to the service definition and IPS Fidelity Model.
• Develop the Person-Centered Employment Plan for assigned individuals.
• Collaborate with other ESPs, Employment Peer Mentors, outside behavioral health providers, families, natural supports, housing, transportation, and other community service providers who support the individual.
• Assist individuals in mastering skills and meeting production standards.
• Perform individual’s job duties to maintain necessary production and model work behavior when required.
• Coordinate services with NCDVR staff.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience supporting adults with mental health disabilities and/or substance abuse preferred.
• Knowledge of the labor market and community services agencies.
• Skills in writing task analysis, systemic job training, counseling, advocacy, and supported employment preferred.
• Valid, unrestricted, state-appropriate driver’s license with a good driving record and current, unrestricted vehicle insurance.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory to support community-based programs.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits plus an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA).
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed.
• Merchant Discounts to improve purchasing power.

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health, and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia. We maintain a ‘no tobacco’ use policy in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles. We believe in leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce to advance our just cause and build a healthy, sustainable organization.