Employment Support Specialist /Job Coach (FULL TIME)

UCP Heartland; St. Louis (MO); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO and Holidays

EAP

Résumé du poste

UCP Heartland is seeking an Employment Support Specialist (Job Coach) to help individuals with disabilities secure and maintain meaningful employment across the St. Louis metro area.

You will provide direct coaching, develop natural supports, and collaborate with employers, families, and VR counselors to ensure success. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with varied scheduling and a focus on independence and community inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Creative problem-solving and ability to think outside the box.
• Organized with ability to manage multiple clients and tasks.

Responsabilités

• Provide one-on-one job coaching at community worksites across the St. Louis Metro area.
• Support individuals in learning tasks and building independence.
• Develop natural supports within the workplace and partner with employers, families, VR counselors.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Creative problem-solving

Organized

Flexibility

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Employment Support Specialist / Job Coach

UCP Heartland – St. Louis Metro Area

Full-Time | Non-Exempt | 40 Hours per Week (Schedule Varies)

Make Employment Possible. Make Independence Last.

At UCP Heartland, we believe in creating life without limits for individuals with disabilities. As an Employment Support Specialist (Job Coach), you will play a critical role in helping individuals secure, learn, and maintain meaningful employment throughout the St. Louis metro area.

If you are compassionate, solution-focused, and ready to make a lasting impact — we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Provide one-on-one job coaching support at community worksites across the St. Louis Metro area
• Support individuals in learning job tasks and building independence
• Develop natural supports within the workplace
• Partner with employers, families, and vocational rehabilitation (VR) counselors to ensure success
• Manage a caseload of up to 25 individuals
• Complete timely documentation using electronic health record systems
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with all stakeholders

What Makes You a Great Fit

• High School Diploma or GED required (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• 2+ years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Organized with the ability to manage multiple clients effectively
• Flexible schedule – availability aligned with client work hours

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation and current auto insurance
• Ability to pass Family Care Safety Registry screening
• Ability to pass a motor vehicle driving record check
• Employment contingent upon background checks and reference verification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, bend, and walk for up to 8 hours
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 100 pounds using proper lifting and transfer techniques

Why Join UCP Heartland?

Mission-Driven Work

Be part of a team that helps individuals achieve independence and meaningful employment.

Supportive Team Environment

We value collaboration, professional growth, and advocacy.

Paid Training

Yes — we pay you for mandatory training.

Full-Time Benefits Include

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 10% Company Match
• Generous PTO (Vacation, Sick, Holiday – Plus 9 Paid Company Holidays and 16 Floating Holiday Hours for Benefit Eligible Employees)
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage Reimbursement

40 Hours Weekly - Schedule Varies