AWE (Aging with Empowerment) Specialist

St. Louis Arc•Creve Coeur, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The AWE (Aging with Empowerment) Specialist supports adult participants in living active, meaningful lives of their choosing. The role teaches skills that increase participants’ independence, self-esteem, and community participation, and assists one to four adults in planning days aligned with their interests and goals. Activities take place in the community and at the Day Center. The Specialist transports participants to and from activities in the St. Louis metropolitan area and assists with personal care, including restroom use, meals, and dressing. The position also requires understanding and implementing participants’ Individual Support Plans and completing required reports, medication records, progress notes, and other documentation within agency and funder timelines. The role is based in Creve Coeur, Missouri, and pays $23 per hour. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. St. Louis Arc provides CPR/FA, L1MA, and Mandt training at no cost. The organization describes an inclusive, empowering workplace with opportunities to learn and grow, and benefits that include health insurance, student loan repayment assistance, retirement, and time off.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old and have three years of driving experience.
Have at least one year of experience supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities; geriatrics experience is preferred.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent experience, such as knowledge of best practices for supporting people with developmental disabilities.
Have a reliable vehicle with four seat belts and working heating and cooling, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance at the time of hire.
Be able to lift up to 75 pounds from floor to shoulder and walk and/or stand for extended periods, up to six hours.
Be able to multitask and make independent decisions, including in emergency situations.
Be able to complete CPR/FA, L1MA, and Mandt training provided by St. Louis Arc at no cost.
Have strong interpersonal skills, good intentions, and compassion to help people.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting geriatrics.

Responsibilities

Teach skills that increase adults’ independence, self-esteem, and participation in the community.
Assist one to four adult participants in planning meaningful days that match their interests and goals.
Engage participants in activities in the community and at the Day Center.
Transport individuals to and from activities in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Assist participants with personal care, including restroom use, meals, and dressing.
Understand participants’ Individual Support Plans and implementation practices.
Complete community event reports, medication administration records, progress notes, and other required documentation according to agency and funder timelines.