Hands-On Employment Coach for Adults with Disabilities

Boone Center, Inc.; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine paid holidays

128 hours PTO

Health, Dental & Vision coverage

403(b) with 4% match

Short-term Disability (100% paid)

Long-term Disability (100% paid)

Life, AD&D insurance (100% paid)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Boone Center, Inc. in Saint Peters, Missouri seeks an Employment Support Specialist to empower adults with disabilities and build individualized success paths. You will work with a team to fulfill all departmental aspects, thriving in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Key duties include hands-on coaching on the production floor, collaboration across departments, and developing personalized employee goals with thorough documentation and annual reviews.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Experience with CARF accreditation is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess strengths, vocational choices, needs, and skill development of each employee.
• Spend ~60% of the day on the production floor providing guidance and encouragement.
• Collaborate with multiple departments and participate in morale-boosting programs and events.
• Develop personalized goals and document progress for annual evaluations.
• Support a caseload of approximately 65 employees to make a meaningful impact.
• Maintain meticulous documentation to meet high standards.
• Refer employees to service agencies for essential assistance.
• Respond proactively to challenging situations with appropriate interventions.
• Ensure safety requirements are met and conduct safety trainings.
• Create an adaptive environment on the work floor to support success.
• Maintain open and effective communication with employees, families, guardians, and service providers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education or related field

Job description

Boone Center, Inc. in Saint Peters, Missouri seeks an Employment Support Specialist to empower adults with disabilities and build individualized success paths. You will work with a team to fulfill all departmental aspects, thriving in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Key duties include hands-on coaching on the production floor, collaboration across departments, and developing personalized employee goals with thorough documentation and annual reviews.