What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist / Qualified Professional position at Easterseals PORT?
Are you passionate about helping individuals achieve meaningful employment? Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) is seeking an Employment Specialist / Qualified Professional to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. In this role, you’ll help individuals living with severe mental health and substance use challenges find and maintain employment, empowering them to regain independence. Join us to offer life-changing care directly in your community, with compassion, ethics, and integrity.
Why Work on Our ACT Team?
We deliver care where it’s most effective—in clients' homes, shelters, and on the streets. Our team provides hands-on support and guides individuals to achieve success. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting clients in their journey toward meaningful employment.
- Community Impact: Provide hands-on support in community settings to help clients find and sustain employment, building pathways to independence.
- Collaborative Care: Collaborate with a skilled team of psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and other mental health professionals to address clients' comprehensive needs.
- Advocacy & Empowerment: Help clients navigate vocational opportunities and advocate for their rights with compassion and respect.
- Professional Growth: Receive ongoing training, and career development opportunities.
What You’ll Do:
- Engage clients about job opportunities and conduct vocational assessments.
- Build relationships with local businesses for job placements.
- Provide job coaching and support clients in navigating the workplace.
- Develop individualized vocational plans in collaboration with the ACT team.
- Participate in daily team meetings to ensure quality service delivery.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Welligent EMR.
- Offer on-call crisis intervention services as part of a rotating schedule.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (in human services or related field preferred).
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with the adult mental health population – ACT team experience preferred.
- Able to be credentialed as a Mental Health Qualified Professional or Associate Professional
- Comfortable working in community settings with a valid driver’s license.
Exceptional Benefits Await You:
We will intentionally support your professional goals, development and well-being while offering a competitive hourly salary and comprehensive benefits for benefits-eligible positions.
- Hourly Salary: $43,680 to $54,000/year | $21.00 - $26.45/hour, based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off 11 holidays
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Company phone, laptop, and IT support
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Make a Difference: Join us and make a lasting impact in your community. Apply today at www.eastersealsport.com/job-search or send your resume directly to recruiter@eastersealsucp.com.
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health, and addiction services to help individuals live their best lives. Our 2,600-member team serves 40,200 people across 11,000 locations in North Carolina and Virginia. Committed to health, we maintain a tobacco-free environment in all facilities and vehicles. As a purpose-driven organization striving to become an Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Authentic, and Learning (IDEAL) organization, we value unique strengths and perspectives to advance our mission. Applicants of all abilities are welcome!
Salary : $43,680 - $54,000
