Community Support Specialist - Hazelwood Day Program

St. Louis Arc; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Job summary

The St. Louis Arc is seeking a Community Support Specialist for the Hazelwood Day Program. This full-time role runs 9:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday, at 32.5 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $23. The position focuses on empowering people to live their best life through community engagement and skill-building. Responsibilities include helping participants plan meaningful days, accompanying them to community events, transporting them around the metro area, and maintaining required

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in customer service, education, medical or human services—preferably supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years old and three years of driving experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Customer service

Driving

Interpersonal skills

CPR/FA training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Community Support Specialist - Hazelwood Day Program

Job Category: DSP Comm Engagement

Requisition Number: COMMU002211

• Posted : September 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $23 USD per hour

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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 9:45 a.m. - 4:00 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 1 year of experience in customer service, education, medical or human services—preferably supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 21 years old and three years of driving experience.
• 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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