Assistant Coordinator - Community Engagement

Job Description

Job Description

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. 

What you will do:

• Oversee and manage documentation including but not limited to; approval and rejection of daily documentation, oversight of event report forms, ABC notes, etc.  
• Order and oversee inventory of supplies for the program/location  
• Develop schedule for staff and program participants  
• Track attendance of participants  
• Manage staff onboarding, day to day oversight, and training including but not limited to; modeling supports, holding meetings, and ongoing communication   
• Provide administrative and facility support to the program as needed 
• Ensure high quality supports in all settings through community site visits and observations  
• Manage crisis situations and respond to immediate needs of staff and participants, as well as families  
• Establish and maintain regular communication with families, residential teams, and funders  
• Provide direct support to participants 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, retirement, and time off.  

What we expect of you: 

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

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

• Bachelors Degree required; five years of relevant experience may be subsituted for degree
• Three to five years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, education, medical, or human services field 
• Some supervisory experience is preferred

We look forward to welcoming someone with the following knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge of funder and agency requirements regarding compliance and documentation standards   
• Knowledge of best practices for supporting people with developmental disabilities  
• Understanding of best practices regarding leadership and management of employees  
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities 
• Proficient computer skills including the ability to use electronic health records systems 
• Ability to work independently including making critical decisions in emergency situations 

 

Join our circle.Apply today. 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.