Team Lead

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 Support Specialist - Team Lead ($20.

50 / hour) . This full-time (40 hours per week) Monday Friday position will work 8 am 5 pm out of the Maplewood, MO Hub.

What you will do :

Empower seniors, retirees, and those who enjoy a slightly slower pace with building community involvement and achieving their personal goals

Teach skills that increase adults’ independence, self-esteem, and participation out in the community

• Assist one to four participants in planning a meaningful day of activities (e.g., local park, music therapy, arts and crafts) that matches interests and goals.
• Transport individuals to and from activities in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
• Assist participants with personal care, including restroom, meals, and dressing.
• Effectively motivate and serve as the primary trainer for support staff.
• Work closely with site leadership team to ensure effective communication across all team members.
• Communicate any pertinent information regarding staff’s performance both positive recognition and constructive feedback to the Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator.
• Provide some administrative and facility support to the site as needed.

What you can expect from us :

• We'll celebrate and empower your unique gifts and contributions.
• We’ll help you help others. You’ll be embraced and uplifted in our inclusive circle of support.
• You'll have a voice and the autonomy to put into action your ideas for doing your job better and serve others better.
• Hands-on leadership that empowers team member innovation.
• Opportunities to learn and grow, plus benefits to support your personal and professional well-being such as health insurance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, retirement, and time off.

What we expect of you :

The flexible, respectful individual we see is an innovative and quick thinker with these qualifications :

• At least 21 years old and three years of driving experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience, such as knowledge of best practices for supporting people with developmental disabilities.
• At least 2 years of volunteer or work experience with intellectual and / or developmental disabilities college coursework in general or special education, Psychology, Sociology, or a related human services field preferred
• Reliable vehicle (4 seat belts and working heating / cooling) and valid driver’s license; valid auto insurance required at time of or within 30 days 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.

Join others with your impeccable interpersonal skills, good intentions, and compassion to help people.

Apply today.

About St. Louis Arc :

Since 1950, people with disabilities and their families have been placing their trust with the St. Louis Arc. Today, our 300+ team members serve more than 4,000 children, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, intellectual and other developmental disabilities.