Housing Specialist, Qualified Professional

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

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Housing Specialist / Qualified Professional to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. In this role, you will support individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness in securing and maintaining safe, stable housing while building the skills needed for long‑term community success.

This isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity to walk alongside individuals as they rebuild confidence, develop skills, and take steps toward long-term stability.

Your Role in Our Mission

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a mission‑driven, collaborative ACT team committed to helping individuals live successfully in the community of their choice. Your work directly impacts housing stability, recovery, and quality of life — and you’ll never do it alone.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $21.00 – $26.45


• Paid time off and paid holidays


• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision


• Life and Disability Insurance 


• 403(b) Retirement Plan


• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer


• Mileage reimbursement

What We’re Looking For

• Strong commitment to recovery‑oriented, person‑centered care


• Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness


• Knowledge of community housing resources


• Ability to build trusting, respectful relationships that honor client choice and rights


• Experience in ACT, TCLI, or community‑based services preferred


• Bachelor’s degree in a human services or related field


• Qualified Professional (QP) status or eligibility

Other Requirements:

• Valid North Carolina driver’s license with reliable transportation


• Willingness to work primarily in community settings (homes, shelters, hospitals, streets, jails)


• Ability to participate in an after‑hours on‑call rotation


• Comfort using electronic health records and standard office technology


• Ability to sit, type, and perform repetitive motions; speak clearly and document legibly

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 [email protected].

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

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate provider of disability, mental health, and addiction services. Our 2,600-member team delivers over 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 individuals across 11,000 home, facility, and community locations in North Carolina and Virginia.

We are proud to be an IDEAL organization — Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!