Assistant Support Manager

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.

The Assistant Support Manager is a full-time (40 hours/week) role earning $24.00/hour

• Maintain an understanding of 2-6 individuals’ plans and appropriate implementation practices
• Actively engage individual’s growth in daily living skills including, but not limited to, hygiene support, meal preparation, dressing, and maintaining a clean environment
• Transport individuals to and from activities and scheduled appointments
• Assist and mentor new staff: daily notes, worksite orientation, and supervised medication passes
• Understand and implement standards for Daily Note completion and review
• Collaborate with the nursing team to follow and implement nursing plans (medications, physical supports, diets, and transportation to doctor’s appointments) and ensure staff have an understanding of expectations
• Execute all tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Support Manager
• Act as interim Support Manager in the Support Manager’s absence

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.   

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. 

• High school diploma 
• Some college preferred 
• Two or more years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, education, medical, or human services field  
• Some supervisory experience in a related field preferred 

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

• Ability to manage multiple priorities  
• Ability to collaborate and work as a team   
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing  
• Proficient computer skills, including the ability to use electronic health records systems 
• Ability to work independently including making critical decisions in emergency situations 
• Ability to complete CPR/FA, L1MA, and Mandt training —provided by St. Louis Arc at no cost.  

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.