Seasonal Staff - TIM/NE/NE In The City

Great opportunity for college students and teachers looking for summer employment!

This is a seasonal full-time Monday - Friday (9 am – 4 pm) position. Applicants must be available to work the entire duration of the program from May 31, 2022 to August 5, 2022.

The rate of pay is $15.00 per hour!

At St. Louis Arc, we pride ourselves on supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to live their best lives. We are currently seeking dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic individuals that demonstrate our core values of Respect, Collaboration, and Empowerment to apply for our Summer Leisure (Neighborhood Experience/N.E in the City and Teens in Motion) position. Seasonal Staff will assist our participants (13 to 20 years old) in building positive experiences out in the community by exploring volunteer, educational, and/or work opportunities based around their interests. A typical day will consist of transporting participants to 2-3 sites (e.g. park or thrift store) throughout the day and assisting them with various tasks such as gardening, folding boxes, etc.

Each program will be comprised of two roles:

• Support Staff – Assists participants with searching for work sites, resume creation, and modeling work and social skills. They will also provide personal hygiene supports.
• Assistant – In addition to the Support Staff duties, Assistants will lead the day-to-day operations of the programs such as managing driving logs, handling petty cash, and troubleshooting staff or participant issues.

For the position, we require the following qualifications:

• Minimum age of 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs from floor to shoulder and walk and/or stand for extended periods of time (up to 4 hours)
• At least 1 year of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, and/or experience in the medical, human service, or special education field
• Ability to pass criminal background checks (MO Family Care Safety Registry and Motor Vehicle)
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (Required before program start date, May 31, 2022)

Driving Requirements preferred:

• Have a reliable, personal vehicle (i.e. at least 4 seat belts, and working heating/cooling, etc.) to transport participants to activities
• Valid Auto Insurance Policy
• Valid Driver’s License (Class E or equivalent required before program start date, May 31, 2022)

You are a great fit for this opportunity if you are:

• Passionate about helping others achieve their goals
• Comfortable using personal vehicle to transport up to 3 individuals to varying locations throughout the St. Louis Metro or St. Louis City area
• Comfortable assisting participants with daily living skills, such as toileting, dressing, eating, etc.
• Knowledgeable of the best practices for supporting people with developmental disabilities
• Able to make informed decisions independently, especially during emergencies
• Able to prioritize tasks
• Effective and professional in verbal and written communication
• Able to see, hear, speak, read, and write in English fluently

Why you will love working at St. Louis Arc:

• We do meaningful work with amazing people!
• We offer competitive market pay and career advancement opportunities
• Training is provided by St. Louis Arc to obtain the following certifications: CPR/First Aid and all other necessary Agency trainings
• We celebrate having an work culture where the well-being and safety of our staff and participants are of the upmost importance

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• To be considered for the position, please answer the following screening question. Are you available to work May 31, 2022 - August 5, 2022? Yes/No.
• To be considered for the position, please answer the following screening question. Have you ever been employed by St. Louis Arc? Yes/No.
• To be considered for the position, please answer the following screening question. Are you at least 18 years old? Yes/No.
• To be considered for the position, please answer the following screening question. This position requires the ability to physically support participants by being able to lift up to 75 pounds from floor to shoulders, and walk and stand for extended periods. Can you meet this requirement? Yes/No.
• To be considered for the position, please answer the following screening question. This position requires transporting participants to recreational and volunteer activities in your personal vehicle. Do you have reliable transportation (i.e. 4 doors, seatbelts, working heating/cooling, etc.) to meet this requirement? Yes/No.
• To be considered for the position, please answer the following screening question. This position requires you to obtain a Class E (chauffeur) license before May 31, 2022. If you do not already have one, would you be able to obtain one before the deadline?
• To be considered for the position, please answer the following screening question. This position requires assisting participants with personal care and daily living skills, such as dressing, restroom breaks, etc. Are you comfortable with this expectation? Yes/No.
• To be considered for the position, please answer the following screening question. Have you received your first 2 doses of the Pfizer or Moderna (or 1 shot of Johnson & Johnson) COVID vaccine? If not, would you be willing to complete them by May 1, 2022?
• To be considered for the position, please answer the following screening question. How does your past professional and/or personal experience relate to the position?
• To be considered for the position, please answer the following screening question. Which position are you interested in: Support Staff or Assistant?
• To be considered for the position, please answer the following screening question. Do you have at least 3 years of driving experience?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations