Work Site Support Specialist (St. Charles, St. Peters, Warrenton, O'Fallon, Wentzville)

Job Title Work Site Support Specialist Department Firefly Employment Services Employment Type Part Time (Temporary) Hiring Locations St. Charles St. Peters Wentzville Warrenton O’Fallon Job Summary Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Work Site Support Specialist, where you will play a vital role in providing work-based learning experiences for eligible VR clients enrolled in high school. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students by helping them develop essential employability skills in a real work environment. Ideal Candidate Traits Patient Understanding Committed to supporting students with disabilities as they transition into the workforce Strong communication, organization, and empathy skills In this Position You Will Coordinate students’ work-based learning experiences Facilitate on-site support Lead classroom discussions using ODEP’s soft skills curriculum Prepare necessary plans, reports, and paperwork to ensure a successful program Key Responsibilities Coordinate students’ work-based learning experiences within the Pre-Employment Training – Work Experience Program with VR Facilitate on-site support for students working a total of 16 hours at identified worksite(s) over four days each week, targeting 4 hours worked per day Incorporate four hours of soft skills training per week and review/discuss on-site experiences during each 20-hour week of the program Support students’ full integration into the worksite and mediate between co-workers and supervisors as necessary Prepare plans, reports, and other paperwork as needed Obtain information about students through the intake process, including meetings with students, families, VR Counselors, and school personnel Coordinate students’ new hire paperwork, orientation, and weekly timesheets Transport students to and from the worksite as needed Report worksite outcomes and relevant information regarding student progress to Leadership and/or referral sources as required Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required Preferably has experience in employment services, job coaching, business, sales, human resources, or human services Additional Qualifications Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance Must have and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks Physical Requirements Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shifts Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met Position Perks & Benefits Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance work and personal life Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, and more Top‑notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within Welcoming, warm, supportive work culture that promotes well‑being, values you as a human being, and encourages health and happiness Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Smoking Policy Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co