Community Support Specialist - Creve Coeur Day Program

Northeast Arc; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 50,971,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement

Paid time off

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Job summary

The St. Louis Arc in Creve Coeur, MO is seeking a Community Support Specialist for a full-time 32.5-hour weekday role (8:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.). The hourly rate is $23/hour, and you will help adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities live more independently in the community.

You will plan meaningful daily activities, accompany participants in the community, transport them, assist with personal care, and document progress per agency timelines at the Day Center.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old with driving experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or human services.

Responsibilities

• Teach skills to increase independence and community participation.
• Assist 1–4 participants in planning a meaningful day aligned with goals.
• Engage in community activities and at the Day Center.
• Transport individuals within the St. Louis metropolitan area.
• Assist with personal care, meals, and dressing as needed.
• Maintain understanding of Individual Support Plans and implementations.
• Complete reports and documentation on timelines.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reliable vehicle

CPR/FA training

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job 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

What We Expect Of You

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

About St. Louis Arc: The St. Louis Arc is a non‑profit organization that provides support and services to more 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 the Top 3 Best Places to Work in the “Big Companies” category by St. Louis Business Journal.