Career Coach for Inclusive Employment & Community Work

St. Louis Arc; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 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, Missouri, is seeking a dedicated support professional to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to explore interests, build skills, and pursue meaningful community employment.

You will assess abilities, develop Career Plans, and grow partnerships with local nonprofits for volunteer opportunities, job shadowing, mock interviews, and research. This role emphasizes documentation, teamwork, and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent related experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license (in good standing).
• Current auto insurance.
• One year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, or work in an educational field 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 and use gathered data to inform the development of a Positive Personal Profile and Career Plan.
• Expand, maintain, and assist with developing partnerships with area non‑profit businesses at which to complete volunteer work, unpaid work experiences, and assessments.
• Assist people supported to plan and complete diverse volunteer and educational opportunities that align with their identified employment goals and needs.
• 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, including developing and deploying adaptations to increase independence as needed.
• Support individuals with personal care and hygiene support as needed
• Complete all documentation required according to Agency and funder timelines, including community events reports, medication administration records, progress notes, etc.
• Actively participate in Individual Support Plan meetings, training, and team meetings
• Communicate professionally and manage relationships with person supported and their support team (family members, community business partners, other direct care staff, support coordinators, etc.)

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

St. Louis Arc in Ballwin, Missouri, is seeking a dedicated support professional to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to explore interests, build skills, and pursue meaningful community employment.

You will assess abilities, develop Career Plans, and grow partnerships with local nonprofits for volunteer opportunities, job shadowing, mock interviews, and research. This role emphasizes documentation, teamwork, and professional communication.