Behavioral Support Staff

Overview

Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of people living with mental health challenges and disabilities? At Easterseals PORT Health, we’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated full-time Behavioral Support Staff to join our NC START Team in Durham. As a valued member of our collaborative and supportive team, you will work together to transform the lives of individuals by providing crisis interventions and support to children and adults.

• 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.
• Participate in the daily routine of the home and provide support for habilitative activities, personal care, health care and other activities.
• Help ensure a therapeutic environment at the START Center.
• Collaborate with the individual s primary provider and clinical home, community crisis services, family and others as part of START model services.

• Option 1:
  Every other Saturday and Sunday 7:30 am – 6:00 pm;
  Mondays 7:30 am – 6:00 pm;
  Tuesdays 7:30 am – 6:00 pm;
  Wednesday 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm.
• Option 2:
  Periodic role with a variable schedule; must be available one weekend per month, attend a monthly meeting on the first Wednesday of each month, and participate in regular supervision.
• Option 3:
  Friday and Saturday nights, 10:00 pm – 8:00 am.

• As a Behavioral Support Staff, 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.

• Competitive hourly salary of $20.00. This position is on-site. We also offer competitive benefits for 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, as needed
• PSLF qualifier

• Bachelor s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related Human Services Field
• Minimum of a high school diploma with 5 years of experience with adolescents in a group home or crisis setting
• 2 years experience with supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions
• Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a clean driving record
• Recent College Graduates encouraged to apply toward Graduate Level Programs in Social Work/Psychology/OT/PT or Nursing

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!