What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Support Manager position at Arc Opportunities?
Be Part of our Circle.
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.
The Assistant Support Manager is a full-time (40 hours/week) role earning $24.00/hour
What you will do:
- Maintain an understanding of 2-6 individuals’ plans and appropriate implementation practices
- Actively engage individual’s growth in daily living skills including, but not limited to, hygiene support, meal preparation, dressing, and maintaining a clean environment
- Transport individuals to and from activities and scheduled appointments
- Assist and mentor new staff: daily notes, worksite orientation, and supervised medication passes
- Understand and implement standards for Daily Note completion and review
- Collaborate with the nursing team to follow and implement nursing plans (medications, physical supports, diets, and transportation to doctor’s appointments) and ensure staff have an understanding of expectations
- Execute all tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Support Manager
- Act as interim Support Manager in the Support Manager’s absence
What you can expect from us:
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, retirement, and time off.
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Full-Time hourly direct care staff may be eligible for up to $250 per month paid directly to their student loan vendor. Ask your recruiter for details.
What we expect of you:
The flexible, respectful individual we see is an innovative and quick thinker with these qualifications:
Join others with your impeccable interpersonal skills, good intentions, and compassion to help people.
- High school diploma
- Some college preferred
- Two or more years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, education, medical, or human services field
- Some supervisory experience in a related field preferred
We look forward to welcoming someone with the following knowledge and skills:
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to collaborate and work as a team
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
- Proficient computer skills, including the ability to use electronic health records systems
- Ability to work independently including making critical decisions in emergency situations
- Ability to complete CPR/FA, L1MA, and Mandt training —provided by St. Louis Arc at no cost.
Join our circle.
Apply today.
About St. Louis Arc:
Since 1950, people with disabilities and their families have been placing their trust with the St. Louis Arc. Today, our 400 team members serve more than 4,500 children, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
Salary : $24 - $250