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At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking for full-time passionate Behavioral Support Staff to to join our NC START Team in Durham.

This isn’t just a job — it's a meaningful opportunity to drive change and make a lasting impact in the lives of others as part of our mission to help individuals reach their fullest potential.

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

Your Role in Our Mission:

As a Behavioral Support Staff on the team, you will support persons with co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental or behavioral health needs, who are temporarily accessing the START Center for crisis or planned crisis stabilization. This staff participates in the daily routine of the home and provides support for habilitative activities, personal care, health care and other activities. Behavioral Support Staff also help ensure a therapeutic environment at the START Center. START Behavioral Support Staff participate as part of comprehensive START model services that collaborate with individual's primary provider and clinical home, community crisis services, family and others.

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 services that care about your success.

Available Schedules:

Option 1: Full Time-2nd Shift-Wednesday 1:30pm-10PM and Thursday, Friday and every other Sat and Sun 11:30A-10:00PM
Option 2: Full Time-Over Nights-Monday-Wednesday and every other Sat and Sun 10:00PM-8:00AM
Option 3: Part Time-Over Nights-Friday and Saturday 10:00PM-8:00AM

We offer an assortment of benefits for part-time and as-needed positions.

Compensation & Benefits :

Competitive salary: $20.00 per hour for this full-time and periodic non-exempt positions
403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible scheduling to include full-time, part-time, and as-needed
On-the-job skill enhancement and growth

What We’re Looking For:

To join our team, you must be willing to provide care in a supportive environment for individuals who may experience behavioral or mental health crisis, have a passion for helping others, have experience with MS Office suite and data entry, plus strong verbal and written communication skills. We also require the following:

Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related Human Services Field
2 years experience with supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions required
Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy.
Valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation for work-related travel
Recent College Graduates interested in pursuing Graduate Level Programs in Social Work/Psychology/OT/PT or Nursing encouraged to apply

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 www.eastersealsPORT.com or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com.

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!

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