Employment Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are looking for a dedicated, people-focused Employment Support Professional (ESP) to join our team. This community-based role offers a flexible schedule, during the week to include evenings and weekends, a competitive salary, and requires travel throughout Columbus county. If you're looking for a fun and rewarding opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!

This isn’t just a job — you will be influencing change and shaping futures in our shared mission of helping people reach their full potential.

Your Role in Our Mission:

Full-time Schedule: Flexible schedule , during the week to include evenings and weekends.

Community-Based Role:

• Travel throughout the service area is required to meet the needs of the consumers

The IPS Employment Support Professional (ESP) performs as an integral part of the management team, working with adults with mental health and/or substance use issues. Primary duties are to secure community-based employment for individuals with disabilities according to the service definition and IPS Fidelity Model.

• Develops the Person-Centered Employment Plan for individuals assigned to him or her.
• Collaborate with other ESP, Employment Peer Mentor, outside behavioral health providers, families, natural supports, housing, transportation, and other community service providers who support the individual.
• Assists individuals in mastering skills and meeting production standards by better understanding their roles, expectations, and steps needed for efficiency/effectiveness.
• Coordinates services with NCDVR staff.

Why Join Us?

As a 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 also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate: : $19-$21 an hr. depending on experience and education.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance(company paid).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.

What We’re Looking For :

To join our team, you must be willing to provide support in a community-based role and have a passion for helping others reach their full potential in the workforce. Previous experience supporting adults with mental health disabilities in a job coach environment. We also require the following:

• High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree preferred
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience supporting adults with mental health disabilities and/or substance abuse is preferred.
• Knowledge of the labor market and community services agencies, as well as skills in writing task analysis, systemic job training, counseling, advocacy, and supported employment, are preferred.
• Possesses a valid, unrestricted North Carolina driver’s license, has a good driving record, and carries current, unrestricted vehicle insurance.
• Willing to travel within the assigned territory to support community-based program .

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 or send your resume to [email protected].

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

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!

Yes. Community based travel within assigned territory

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