Community Behavioral Specialist

Job overview

The Community Behavioral Specialist role is onsite in Saint Louis, MO, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m. Compensation is $24 per hour. St. Louis Arc supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and works to empower people to live their best lives. The specialist teaches skills that support adults’ independence, self-esteem, and community participation. By planning activities around participants’ interests and goals, implementing behavior support plans, and completing required documentation, the role advances individualized support and community engagement.

What you'll do

• Teach skills that increase independence, self-esteem, and community participation
• help one or two participants plan activities aligned with their interests and goals
• transport participants to and from activities in the St. Louis metropolitan area using a personal vehicle
• assist with personal care
• follow Individual Support Plans
• implement behavior support plans
• complete event reports, medication records, progress notes, and other required documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community behavioral specialist

saint louis mo

st. louis arc

adult services

intellectual disabilities

community activities

behavior support plans

personal care

monday–friday

8:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m.

$24/hour

full-time

student loan repayment assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance, retirement, and time off
• eligible full-time hourly direct-care staff may receive up to $250 per month in student loan repayment assistance.

Why this role

Requires at least one year of relevant support experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, age 21 or older, three years of driving experience, a reliable insured vehicle, and a valid driver’s license. CPR/FA, L1MA, and Mandt training are provided at no cost.

About the employer

St. Louis Arc is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.