IPS Employment Support Professional

Easterseals PORT Health, a nonprofit provider in North Carolina and Virginia, is seeking a dedicated, people-focused Employment Support Professional (ESP) to join our team. This community-based role offers a flexible Monday–Friday schedule, a competitive salary, and requires travel throughout the Durham area. If you're looking for a fun and rewarding opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!

Full-time Schedule:

• Flexible , but typically Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM.

Hourly Rate:

• $19.00 – $23.00 per hour. (based on education/experience)

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

How You’ll Benefit:

• We offer competitive benefits to benefits eligible positions.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA).
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed.

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 work force. Previous experience supporting adults with mental health disabilities in a job coach environment.

• High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree required.
• 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, state appropriate driver’s license, has a good driving record and carries current, unrestricted vehicle insurance.
• Willing to travel within assigned territory to support community-based program.

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.

Our working environment supports employee and client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.

We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!