Pre-Employment Specialist

St. Louis Arc • Olivette, MO

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About The Position

The Pre-Employment Specialist empowers individuals to reach their employment goals through coaching, skill building, and support that prepares them for competitive employment. This full-time role is Monday through Friday during traditional daytime hours and pays $22 per hour. The specialist provides instructional training, manages a caseload of up to 5–8 individuals, completes required documentation, communicates with participants, families, internal teams, and funders, and develops professional connections across the business community. The position requires maintaining at least 85% billable and nonbillable time balance throughout the fiscal year.

Requirements

• At least 2 to 3 years of experience; experience supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities is preferred.
• Some college education.
• Basic knowledge of employment laws.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Solid time-management, communication, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
• Effective, professional communication skills.
• Familiarity with word processing software, database products, email, and smartphones.
• Ability to obtain CPR/first aid certification; training is provided at no cost by St. Louis Arc.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide instructional training to participants preparing for competitive employment.
• Manage a caseload of up to 5–8 individuals.
• Prepare and submit documentation and paperwork within established timeframes and guidelines.
• Maintain clear, ongoing communication with participants and families, internal teams, and funders.
• Build a professional network and beneficial contacts across the business community.
• Maintain a balance of billable and nonbillable time at 85% or higher throughout the fiscal year.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement
• Time off
• Student loan repayment assistance: eligible full-time hourly direct care staff may receive up to $250 per month paid directly to their student loan vendor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree