St. Louis Arc - Maplewood, MO
posted 3 months ago
As a Community Support Specialist at the Maplewood Day Program, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. This full-time position, offering $20 per hour with a potential increase after 90 days, involves working 32.5 hours a week from Monday to Friday, specifically from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Your primary responsibilities will include teaching essential skills that enhance the independence and self-esteem of adults, assisting participants in planning meaningful daily activities that align with their interests and goals, and engaging them in various community and center-based activities such as music therapy and arts and crafts. In this role, you will also be responsible for transporting individuals to and from activities within the St. Louis metropolitan area, providing personal care assistance, and maintaining a thorough understanding of each participant's Individual Support Plans. Documentation is a key aspect of the job, requiring you to complete community event reports, medication administration records, progress notes, and other necessary paperwork in accordance with agency and funder timelines. The St. Louis Arc is committed to celebrating and empowering your unique contributions, providing you with opportunities for personal and professional growth, and supporting your well-being through various benefits including health insurance and Student Loan Repayment Assistance.