St. Louis Arc·Creve Coeur, Missouri
Support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in exploring career interests and building skills for competitive integrated employment. This includes conducting assessments, developing career plans, and establishing partnerships with local businesses for volunteer and work experiences.
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.
This is a full-time, 40 hours/week Monday-Friday hourly role with an hourly rate of $24.04/hour.
Creve Coeur and St. Louis Metro area.
Support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they explore interests, build skills, and pursue meaningful career opportunities in the community
Conduct interest and skills assessments and use gathered data to inform the development of a Positive Personal Profile and Career Plan.
Expand, maintain, and assist with developing partnerships with area non-profit businesses at which to complete volunteer work, unpaid work experiences, and assessments. Work with these businesses to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship.
Assist people supported to plan and complete diverse volunteer and educational opportunities that align with their identified employment goals and needs. This includes but is not limited to:
Community-based volunteering
Job Shadowing
Mock Interviewing
Job/Career Research
Peer Group Meetings/Classes
Objectively evaluate a person’s knowledge, skills, and abilities for competitive integrated employment.
Teach skills needed to obtain and/or maintain competitive integrated employment.
Provide instructional training at volunteer/work sites, including developing and deploying adaptations to increase independence as needed.
Support individuals with personal care and hygiene support as needed
Complete all documentation required according to Agency and funder timelines, including community events reports, medication administration records, progress notes, etc.
Actively participate in Individual Support Plan meetings, training, and team meetings
Communicate professionally and manage relationships with person supported and their support team (family members, community business partners, other direct care staff, support coordinators, etc.)
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 our circle.
Apply today.
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.
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Requires an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, a valid driver's license, and one year of experience in education or supporting individuals with disabilities. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Market context
Vocational Support Specialist roles in Missouri are often tied to community-based rehabilitation, workforce support, and disability services, where employers look for candidates with direct experience in social or rehabilitation services. Competition can be stronger for applicants who pair a high school diploma with a relevant associate or bachelor’s degree, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare the original posting, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on support experience and local travel readiness.