Community Support Specialist - Creve Coeur Day Program

St. Louis Arc; Central Cove (ID); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Time off

Job summary

The St. Louis Arc is seeking a Community Support Specialist to empower individuals to live their best life through meaningful community engagement. This full-time role (32.5 hours/week) runs Monday–Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

and pays $23 per hour. You’ll help participants develop independence, plan activities, and participate in community events in the St. Louis area, with essential documentation completed on schedule.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old and three years of driving experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of experience in supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, education, and/or human services.
• Reliable vehicle with working heating/cooling and valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Ability to multitask and make decisions independently (e.g., emergency calls).
• CPR/FA, L1MA, and Mandt training provided at no cost.

Responsibilities

• Empower people to live their best life through community engagement.
• Teach skills that increase independence, self-esteem, and community participation.
• Assist participants in planning a meaningful day matching interests and goals.
• Transport individuals to activities in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
• Provide personal care support including restroom, meals, and dressing.
• Maintain and implement participants' Individual Support Plans.
• Complete required reports and documentation on time.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Driving experience

Multitasking

Independent decision-making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR/FA training

L1MA

Mandt training

Job description

Job Details

• Posted on November 5, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Central CE | 4220
Creve Coeur, MO, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $23 USD per hour
• DSP Comm Engagement
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: COMMU002210

Description

Be Part of our Circle.

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.

This is a full-time (32.5 hours/week) Monday - Friday position working 8:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Community Support Specialists earn an hourly rate of $23/hour

What you will do:

Empower people to live their best life through community engagement

• Teach skills that increase adults’ independence, self-esteem, and participation out in the community
• Assist one to four 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, retirement, and time off.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Full-Time hourly direct care staff may be eligible for up to $250 per monthpaid directly totheir student loan vendor. Ask your recruiter for details.

What we expect of you:

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

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

• At least 21 years old and three years of driving experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more years of experience in supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, education, and/or human services
• Reliable vehicle (4 seat belts and working heating/cooling) and valid driver’s license and auto insurance at time of hire.
• 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.

About St. Louis Arc:

The St. Louis Arc is a non-profit organization that provides support and servicestomore than 4,500 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities each year. Known for the quality of our staff and culture, the St. Louis Arc was recently recognized as one of theTop 3BestPlacestoWorkin the “Big Companies” category by St. Louis Business Journal.

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