AWE (Aging with Empowerment) Specialist

St. Louis Arc; St. Louis (MO); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Retirement

Time off

Zusammenfassung

St. Louis Arc invites applications for an AWE (Aging with Empowerment) Specialist at our Creve Coeur, MO location. This role supports geriatrics to live active, independent lives and involves community activities, personal care assistance, and documentation of progress.

The position runs Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with responsibilities including transportation, activity planning, and adherence to Individual Support Plans.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years driving experience.
• Experience supporting adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Ability to transport participants and assist with daily activities.

Aufgaben

• Empower geriatrics participants to live active lives.
• Plan meaningful daily activities aligned with interests and goals.
• Transport participants to activities in the community and Day Center.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Maintain and document participant progress per plans and timelines.

Kenntnisse

Valid driver’s license

Ability to lift up to 75 lbs

CPR/FA training

Mandt training

L1MA training

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

We empower people to live their best life. That is our mission - not only to those we serve, but to those we employ. This mutually shared sense of purpose drives our decisions and actions. Come as you are and achieve better lives as part of the St. Louis Arc family of individuals in this vital role as an AWE (Aging with Empowerment) Specialist ($23/hour) for our Creve Coeur, MO location. The hours are Monday through Friday 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

What you will do:

Empower our geriatrics participants to live the active life of their choosing.

Teach skills that increase adults’ independence, self-esteem, and participation out in the community

• Assist one to four adult participants in planning a meaningful day that matches interests and goals.
• Engage in activities out in the community (e.g., local park, baseball game) and at the Day Center (e.g., music therapy, arts and crafts).
• Transport individuals to and from activities in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
• Assist participants with personal care, including restroom, meals, and dressing.
• Maintain an understanding of participants’ Individual Support Plans and implementation practices.
• Complete community events reports, medication administration records, progress notes, and other required documentation according to agency and funder timelines

What you can expect from us:

• We'll celebrate and empower your unique gifts and contributions.
• We'll help you help others. You'll be embraced and uplifted in our inclusive circle of support.
• You'll have a voice and the autonomy to put into action your ideas for doing your job better—and serve others better.
• Hands-on leadership that empowers team member innovation.
• Opportunities to learn and grow, plus benefits to support your personal and professional well-being - such as health insurance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance , retirement, and time off.

What we expect of you:

The flexible, respectful individual we see is an innovative and quick thinker with these qualifications:

• Minimum age of 21 years old with three years of driving experience.
• One or more years of experience supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities - preferably with geriatrics.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience, such as knowledge of best practices for supporting people with developmental disabilities.
• Reliable vehicle (4 seat belts and working heating/cooling) and valid driver’s license and auto insurance at time of hire.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs from floor to shoulder and walk and/or stand for extended periods of time (up to 6 hours)
• Ability to multitask and make decisions independently (e.g., emergency calls).
• Ability to complete CPR/FA, L1MA, and Mandt training - provided by St. Louis Arc at no cost.

Join others with your impeccable interpersonal skills, good intentions, and compassion to help people.

About St. Louis Arc:

Since 1950, people with disabilities and their families have been placing their trust with the St. Louis Arc. Today, our 400+ team members serve more than 4,500 children, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

Travel Required

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