Community Behavioral Specialist

About the role

Be Part of our Circle. We empower people to live their best life. That is our mission—not only to those we serve, but to those we employ. This mutually shared sense of purpose drives our decisions and actions. Come as you are and achieve better lives as part of the St. Louis Arc family of individuals in this vital role of Community Behavioral Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Empower people to live their best life by assisting them with daily living skills.
• Teach skills that increase our residential participants’ independence and self-esteem.
• Empower adults with intellectual disabilities to live their best life by teaching skills that increase independence, self-esteem, and participation out in the community.
• Auxiliary one to two adult participants in planning a day full of activities (e.g. bowling, local park) that matches their interests and goals.
• Transport individuals to and from activities in the St. Louis metropolitan area using your personal vehicle.
• Auxiliary participants with personal care, including but not limited to, restroom breaks, meals, and dressing.
• Maintain an understanding of participants’ Individual Support Plans and implementation practices.
• Complete community events reports, medication administration records, progress notes, and other required documentation according to agency and funder timelines.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, challenging behaviors, and/or dual diagnosis.
• A high school diploma or equivalent experience, such as knowledge of best practices for supporting people with developmental disabilities.
• At least 21 years old and three years of driving experience.
• Reliable vehicle (4 seat belts and working heating/cooling) with valid driver’s license and auto insurance at time of hire.
• Ability to multitask and make decisions independently (e.g., emergency calls).
• Ability to complete CPR/FA, L1MA, and Mandt training (provided by St. Louis Arc at no cost).

Benefits

Full-Time hourly direct care staff may be eligible for up to $250 per month paid directly to their student loan vendor. Ask your recruiter for details.

Pay

$24/hour

Schedule

Full-time (32.5 hours/week) Monday - Friday position. Works from 8:45a.m. to 3:15p.m. out of our Maplewood, MO Day Center.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Full-Time hourly direct care staff may be eligible for up to $250 per month paid directly to their student loan vendor. Ask your recruiter for details.

About St. Louis Arc

The St. Louis Arc is a non-profit organization that provides support and services to more than 4,500 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities each year. Known for the quality of our staff and culture, the St. Louis Arc was recently recognized as one of the Top 3 Best Places to Work in the “Big Companies” category by St. Louis Business Journal.