Employment Specialist/FT Mercy Hospital STL

MHM Support Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Employment Specialist (ES) in St. Louis to provide supported employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities. You will assess needs, coordinate supports, and work with coworkers and leaders to enable job success.

This onsite role at Mercy Hospital South requires strong communication, time management, and the ability to work independently. Prior healthcare or special education experience is preferred, aligning with Mercy's mission and values.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; professional interactions with patients, co-workers and hospital personnel; time management and good judgement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Special Education training

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

Why Mercy?

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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.