Community Support Specialist - Metro

St. Louis Arc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Time off

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Job summary

St. Louis Arc in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Community Support Specialist to help adults with disabilities participate in their communities and live more independent lives. This full-time, 32.5 hours/week role pays $23/hour and includes trainings.

You will support individuals with planning meaningful days, transportation, personal care, and documentation. Join a compassionate team that values empowerment and staff development through ongoing training.

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 (or education/experience equivalent).
• Must be at least 21 years old and have three years of driving experience.
• Reliable vehicle with valid driver's license and auto insurance at time of hire.
• Ability to multitask and make independent decisions (e.g., emergency calls).
• CPR/FA, L1MA, and Mandt training provided by St. Louis Arc at no cost.

Responsibilities

• Teach skills that increase adults’ independence and participation in the community.
• Assist 1–4 participants in planning a meaningful day aligned with interests and goals.
• Engage in community activities and at Day Center programs.
• Transport individuals within the St. Louis metropolitan area.
• Assist with personal care including restroom, meals, and dressing.
• Understand and implement participants’ Individual Support Plans.
• Complete required documentation and reports on time.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Independent decision making

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

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 role. Community Support Specialists earn an hourly rate of $23/hour

What You Will Do

• 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 month paid directly to their student loan vendor.

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 experience, such as knowledge of best practices for supporting people with developmental disabilities.
• 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.

Join our circle.

About St. Louis Arc

Since 1950, people with disabilities and their families have been placing their trust with the St. Louis Arc. Today, our 400+ team members serve more than 4,500 children, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, intellectual and other developmental disabilities.