Community Behavioral Specialist

Community Behavioral Specialist

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.

This full-time (32.5 hours/week) Monday - Friday position will work out of our Maplewood, MO Day Center from 8:45a.m. to 3:15p.m. Community Behavioral Specialists earn $24/hour.

What You Will Do:

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.
• Assist 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.
• Assist 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

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.
• 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.

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.

• One or more years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, challenging behaviors, and/or dual diagnosis
• 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)

Join Our Circle.

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About St. Louis Arc:

Since 1950, people with disabilities and their families have been placing their trust with the St. Louis Arc. Today, our 500+ team members serve more than 4,500 children, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

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