Program Supervisor / Qualified Professional

Are you looking for a leadership role where you will lead a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in your community?

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities.

We are seeking a passionate Program Supervisor/Qualified Professional to guide the appropriate support services for our clients with developmental disabilities or mental health challenges living in their individual homes, support programs or residential settings in the Outer Banks, NC and surrounding areas. This position does require travel within 1.5 hours of the Outer Banks area to meet the needs of the clients.

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

Your Role in Our Mission

Your care will make a huge difference in the lives of the people you will be helping. You will guide our clients and their families in collaboration with the MCOs to set personal plans to enable their daily living and social needs based on individual/family desires. You’ll work with the family to coordinate the required services and support needed. This includes coordinating the schedules of Caregivers/Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), providing supervision and performance feedback for DSPs, ensuring all training requirements are met, as well as promoting team and employee interactions and communications. You’ll monitor progress/client outcomes against plans to ensure their days are enjoyable and meaningful as well as maintain proper documentation and reporting to ensure government compliance requirements are met.

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 salary: $50,000 for this full-time, exempt position.
• 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.
• Supervision for licensure.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field.
• Minimum of Two years of full-time, pre- or post-bachelor's degree accumulated supervised mental health/developmental disabilities or substance abuse experience with population served.
• Minimum of Four years of full-time, pre- or post-bachelor's degree accumulated supervised mental health/developmental disabilities or substance abuse experience with population served if a non-human services BS degree.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing treatment plans.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record and current auto insurance.

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] .

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 diverse and inclusive 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, Diverse Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!