Community Support Specialist - Hazelwood Day Program

Community Support Specialist
- Hazelwood Day Program

Job Category: DSP Comm Engagement

Requisition Number: COMMU
002167

Posted :
July 1, 2026

Full-Time

Rate : $23 USD per hour

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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 as a Community Support Specialist (CSS) for our Hazelwood Day Program.

This is a full-time (32.5 hours/week) Monday
- Friday position working 9:45 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.

• Teach skills that increase adults’ independence, self-esteem, and participation out in the community
• Assist one to four participants in planning a meaningful day that matches interests and goals.
• Engage in activities out in the community (e.g., local park, baseball game) and at the Day Center (e.g., music therapy, arts and crafts).
• Transport individuals to and from activities in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
• Assist participants with personal care, including restroom, 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

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, Student Loan Repayment Assistance , retirement, and time off.

The flexible, respectful individual we see is an innovative and quick thinker with these qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in customer service, education, medical or human services—preferably supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
• 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) and 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.

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