Pre-Employment Specialist

Full Time
St. Louis, MO 63141
Posted
Job description
We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Overview:

Pre-Employment Specialist (PES) is to support individuals with developmental disabilities (I/DD) as they develop the skills necessary for competitive employment. PES will deliver services by utilizing volunteer opportunities to mimic competitive job tasks throughout the Mercy healthcare system. PES will assess the individual needs of the program participants, develop goals, and progressively track outcomes in accordance with the guidelines set by the Productive Living Board. The PES will perform responsibilities in a manner consistent with Mercy's Mission, Service Standards, and Core Values.

Qualifications:
  • Experience: A minimum of 2 years' experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.
  • Required Education: High School Diploma with additional training in Special Education or related field
  • Preferred Education: Bachelor's in special education or related field preferred
  • Preferred Experience: Previous experience in healthcare/Experience in a Special Education classroom with students 17-21 years of age and/or supporting people with development disabilities in community and work environments

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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