Retail Support Specialist

Paycom - ATS; Warrensburg, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement matching

Professional development

Job summary

RISE Community Services in Warrensburg, MO, is hiring a Retail Support Specialist to blend retail duties with job coaching for individuals with disabilities. You will assist customers, operate the register, stock merchandise, and help maintain a welcoming store environment.

You’ll work in both retail and warehouse settings and coach others to learn workplace skills, breaking tasks into steps and fostering independence. This role emphasizes patience, teamwork, and growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• Able to obtain Missouri Class E chauffeur's license within 14 days of hire.
• Comfortable working in retail and warehouse environments with basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional customer service.
• Operate the register and assist with day-to-day retail operations.
• Stock, organize, and maintain merchandise and sales areas.
• Accept, sort, and organize donations.
• Work in both retail and warehouse environments.
• Coach individuals with disabilities as they learn workplace skills.
• Break tasks into manageable steps and adapt coaching to the person.
• Encourage independence, problem-solving, confidence, and perseverance.
• Help create an organized, welcoming environment.

Skills

Customer service

Coaching

Teamwork

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Point-of-Sale (POS) systems

Inventory management

Job description

# Retail Support SpecialistRISE Racks - Warrensburg, MO 64093; RISE Vocational Center - Warrensburg, MO 64093## Description**Retail Support Specialist****Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | RISE Community Services****Why You’ll Want to Work at RISE**You’re looking for more than a retail job. You want work that keeps you moving, lets you connect with people, and gives you the opportunity to make a difference while building your own skills.At RISE, you'll receive paid training, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, professional development, and opportunities to grow. Eligible full-time employees also have access to RISE's full-time benefits package, including 100% employer-paid health insurance, paid time off, retirement matching, and additional benefits.You'll join a mission-driven organization that values Safety, Respect, Growth, Compassion, and Teamwork and believes in helping both the people we serve and our employees reach their potential.**What You’ll Get to Own**This isn't your typical retail position.You'll help keep our retail and warehouse operations running while working alongside individuals with disabilities to help them learn job skills, build confidence, solve problems, and become more independent.One part of your day may look like retail—helping customers, operating the register, stocking merchandise, organizing donations, or keeping the store looking great. Another part may involve coaching someone through a job task, celebrating progress, or finding a different way to teach a skill.We’re looking for someone who doesn't just see a task that needs completed—you see an opportunity to teach someone else how to do it successfully.**You’ll Have the Opportunity to*** Provide friendly, professional customer service* Operate the register and assist with day-to-day retail operations* Stock, organize, and maintain merchandise and sales areas* Accept, sort, and organize donations* Work in both retail and warehouse environments* Coach individuals with disabilities as they learn workplace skills* Break tasks into manageable steps and adapt your coaching to the person* Encourage independence, problem-solving, confidence, and perseverance* Help create an organized, welcoming, and inclusive environment* Learn different parts of RISE and build skills for future growth opportunitiesThe position is designed to combine retail responsibilities with individualized job coaching rather than treating those as separate functions. RISE Job Description-Retail Sup...**You May Be a Great Fit If You*** Enjoy retail but want your work to have a bigger purpose* Like teaching, coaching, and encouraging others* Have patience when someone learns differently than you do* Believe in helping someone do something for themselves, not automatically doing it for them* Are friendly and comfortable talking with customers* Take initiative and notice what needs to be done* Like staying busy and being on your feet* Can switch between different tasks without getting overwhelmed* Are organized and pay attention to details* Can balance compassion with accountability* Are dependable and follow through* Enjoy being part of a team* Are willing to learn and receive feedback**What You’ll Need**You must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma or GED. You'll also need to meet RISE's background and training requirements, have a valid driver's license, and be able to obtain a Missouri Class E chauffeur's license within 14 days of hire.You should be comfortable working in a retail and warehouse environment, using basic computer and point-of-sale systems, working on your feet, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds. Some evenings, weekends, or holidays may be needed depending on scheduling.Retail experience is helpful, but we're also looking at who you are: patient, dependable, adaptable, organized, supportive, and willing to learn.**About RISE**RISE Community Services creates opportunities for individuals with disabilities to live, work, and engage meaningfully in their communities.Our values of Safety, Respect, Growth, Compassion, and Teamwork guide how we serve others and how we work together.**Ready to RISE?**If you're looking for a job where you can work with people, stay active, build your skills, and help someone else build theirs, we'd like to meet you.Bring your patience. Bring your personality. Bring your willingness to teach and learn. Come grow with RISE.