Why You’ll Love This Role

At Easterseals PORT Health, we believe in more than just behavior plans—we believe in transforming lives. As a BCBA with our EMPOWER program, you’ll have the flexibility to shape your caseload, mentor dedicated teams, and see the real impact of your work in homes, schools, and communities across Eastern NC.

Here, you’re not just filling a position—you’re becoming part of a mission. You’ll work alongside a collaborative team of professionals who share your commitment to ethical, person-centered care.

Salary: $65,000–$75,000 (DOE) + Full Benefits + Professional Development Support
Schedule: Flexible M–F Hybrid | Regional Travel to EMPOWER Locations:

• New Bern
• Elizabeth City
• Ahoskie
• Greenville
• Morehead City
• Wilmington

You’ll have flexibility to plan travel around program needs while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead behavior support programs fostering family engagement & measurable growth.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments & develop Positive Behavior Support Plans.
• Train and mentor staff, DSPs, and supervisors in ABA best practices.
• Collaborate across service lines (EMPOWER, ICS, ABA) to maximize outcomes.
• Deliver in-service training & represent ESPH at professional conferences.

Why ESPH is Different

• Professional Growth: Learn from a team of BCBAs with 35+ years of combined experience, attend NCABA & Autism Conferences (on us!), and step into leadership opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid role with flexible scheduling and autonomy to plan your week.
• Variety & Impact: Serve diverse communities (IDD, autism, TBI) in multiple settings—not just clinic-based.
• Culture You Can Believe In: We lead with ethics, compassion, and collaboration—not revenue targets.

Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. We offer competitive benefits to benefits eligible positions.

Our benefits include:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing.
• Licensure: Licensed Behavioral Analyst in NC.
• Experience:
• • At least 3 years working with children with developmental disabilities and/or autism (preferred).
  • 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
  • Experience delivering behavior-focused training to staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and follow-up abilities.
• Must meet qualifications as required by funding sources.
• Current valid driver’s license with unrestricted driving privileges and proof of vehicle insurance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR systems.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, participants, and families in various settings, including homes, community environments, and offices.

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!

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