Career Coach for Inclusive Employment

St. Louis Arc; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Job summary

St. Louis Arc in Ballwin, MO is seeking a Direct Support Professional to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will conduct assessments, support career exploration, and help with daily living activities.

The position prefers full-time (40 hours) with consideration for part-time, and pays $24.04 per hour. Benefits include health insurance, retirement, and paid time off, with opportunities to grow within a compassionate, mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent related experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Valid Driver's license (in good standing) required.
• Current auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they explore interests, build skills, and pursue meaningful career opportunities in the community.
• Conduct interest and skills assessments to inform career plans.
• Expand partnerships with area non-profit businesses for volunteer work and assessments.
• Assist people supported to plan and complete diverse volunteer and educational opportunities aligned with employment goals.
• Objectively evaluate a person’s knowledge, skills, and abilities for competitive integrated employment.
• Teach skills needed to obtain and/or maintain competitive integrated employment.
• Provide instructional training at volunteer/work sites and deploy adaptations to increase independence.
• Support individuals with personal care and hygiene as needed.
• Complete documentation on agency and funder timelines.
• Participate in Individual Support Plan meetings and team meetings.
• Communicate professionally with the person supported and their teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Independent work

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Valid Driver's license

Auto insurance

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR) systems

Job description

St. Louis Arc in Ballwin, MO is seeking a Direct Support Professional to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will conduct assessments, support career exploration, and help with daily living activities.

The position prefers full-time (40 hours) with consideration for part-time, and pays $24.04 per hour. Benefits include health insurance, retirement, and paid time off, with opportunities to grow within a compassionate, mission-driven organization.