Employment Specialist/FT Mercy Hospital South

Mercy Co; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO, is seeking an Employment Specialist to support coworkers with developmental disabilities, assess needs, and provide necessary assistance to ensure job success.

The role emphasizes education on Supported Employment and alignment with Mercy's Mission and Core Values. Requires a High School Diploma with special education training and at least 2 years of relevant experience; preferred Bachelor's in special education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with additional training in Special Education or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; professional interactions with patients, coworkers, and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual needs of supported coworkers and leaders to provide necessary assistance for job success.
• Educate coworkers on the principles and practice of Supported Employment.
• Perform responsibilities in alignment with Mercy's Mission, Service Standards, and Core Values.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma with Special Education training

Bachelor's in special education or related field

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Employment Specialist (ES) will provide supported co-workers with developmental disabilities (I/DD) retention services under the Eastern Region Alliance policies.ES will assess individual needs of supported co-workers and their leaders in order to provide the necessary assistance to ensure job success. The ES will also help educate all co-workers on the principles and practice of Supported Employment. ES will perform responsibilities in a manner congruent with Mercys Mission, Service Standards, and Core Values.

Position Details:

• Onsite position: Mercy Hospital South
• 10010 Kennerly Road
• St. Louis, MO 63128

• Education: High School Diploma with additional training in Special Education or related field
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years' experience working with persons developmental disabilities.
• Other: Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required. Displays professional and courteous interactions with patients, co-workers, and other hospital personnel. Prioritizes appropriately and utilizes good judgement with use of time. Accepts delegations of tasks. Good problem-solving skills required. Able to work independent and manage time effectively.

• Preferred Education: Bachelor's in special education or related field preferred
• Preferred Experience: Previous experience in healthcare. Experience in a Special Education classroom with students 17-21 years of age and/or supporting people with development disabilities in community and work environments

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.