Pre-Employment Specialist: Empower & Coach for Jobs

St. Louis Arc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Job summary

St. Louis Arc is hiring a Full-Time Pre-Employment Specialist in St. Louis, MO. You will empower individuals to reach employment goals through coaching, skill-building, and support designed for success. Manage a caseload and maintain strong communication with participants, families, and funders.

We offer health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and a student loan repayment program to help you grow while helping others achieve their best lives.

Qualifications

• At least 2 to 3 years of experience—preferably supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
• Some college education; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Basic knowledge of employment laws.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to reach their employment goals with coaching, skill building, and support that prepares them for success.
• Support and provide instructional training for participants to prepare them for competitive employment.
• Manage a caseload of up to 5-8 individuals.
• Prepare and submit documentation and paperwork according to established timeframes and guidelines.
• Foster relationships and manage clear, ongoing communication with all parties, including participants and families, internal teams, and funders.
• Build a professional network and beneficial contacts across the business community.
• Maintain a balance of billable and nonbillable time at 85% or higher throughout the fiscal year.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Decision-making

Negotiation

Education

Some college; bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Word processing

Database software

Email

Smartphones

Job description

St. Louis Arc is hiring a Full-Time Pre-Employment Specialist in St. Louis, MO. You will empower individuals to reach employment goals through coaching, skill-building, and support designed for success. Manage a caseload and maintain strong communication with participants, families, and funders.

We offer health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and a student loan repayment program to help you grow while helping others achieve their best lives.