Assistant Manager of the Respite Care Home The Assistant Manager of the Respite Care Home is responsible for assisting with the hiring, training, growth, and development of the Direct Support Professional staff. This position is also responsible for monitoring and assuring the provision of quality supports and services as well as the
Sensory Inclusion at St. Louis Attractions We recently shared the news that The Saint Louis Zoo earned Sensory Inclusive™ certification through a partnership with KultureCity, a nationally recognized nonprofit that provides sensory inclusion training and tools to venues and large-scale events. That got us thinking... what kinds of sensory accommodations are available at
Vocational Case Manager This position works with area businesses and employers to seek out and cultivate employment opportunities for Community Living, Inc. participants. This position is responsible for recruiting participants and then evaluating and accessing the participant’s needs. This position would then recruit and market Community Living, Inc. participants to the local
FAQs About Becoming a Respite Care Provider 1. What is In-Home Respite? Respite Services at Community Living serves people with disabilities in St. Charles County, Missouri through three unique programs. One of those programs is In-Home Respite, commonly referred to as IHR. IHR was designed to provide families with a temporary break from
Innovation + Involvement: Sheri's Story When you think of innovation, who comes to mind? Thomas Edison? Steve Jobs? Albert Einstein? For us, it’s Sheri Wiltse, our Chief Program Officer. Sheri has been inspiring innovation at Community Living since September 1984 when she started as a “Special Education Teacher,” a position comparable to a
Finding the Silver Lining: Employment Services Participant Finds New Opportunity Despite Global Pandemic The saying “when one door closes, another door opens” couldn’t be truer than it is for Karen, a participant in Community Living’s Employment Services program. She was a dedicated employee at a popular hotel until the tourism industry started to
From Seasonal Staff to Board of Directors: Joe Hallemeier's Story Joe Hallemeier learned about Community Living's SOAR program from a friend when he was a teenager. After one summer on the program's support staff, he was hooked. "I became friends with the people I worked with outside of Community Living. We would hang
Summer Camp Direct Support Professional As a Direct Support Professional in the SOAR Summer Camp program, you will support participants with developmental disabilities, ages 12-21, who require protective oversight, behavioral support, or assistance with activities of daily living to maximize their ability to be as independent as possible. In this role, you
