Community Skills Specialist (Life & Work Support Professional)

Boone County Family Resources – Columbia, MO Full-Time | Starting at $18/hr

Make a Difference Every Day

Boone County Family Resources is a growing community-based agency supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to thrive, connect, and achieve their goals. If you’re passionate about helping youth build independence and life skills, this role offers meaningful work and long-term career growth.

What You’ll Do

As a Community Skills Specialist, you’ll work primarily with high school–aged youth and young adults into early evening hours. You’ll provide one‑on‑one and group support in homes, workplaces, and community settings. Daily activities include:

• Teaching skills like cooking, budgeting, and using public transportation
• Supporting youth in exploring careers, building work skills, and finding jobs
• Helping individuals set and achieve personal goals
• Documenting progress using a web-based data system

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and empowering young people.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, not required
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred
• Ability to obtain a Class E Chauffeur’s License
• Access to a licensed and insured vehicle
• Strong communication, organization, and reliability
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screening

Not sure if you qualify? Apply—we’re happy to review your experience.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Early evening hours required

Pay & Benefits

Compensation

• Starting at $18/hour
• Merit-based raises at 6 months, 1 year, and annually

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Programs

Financial Benefits

• Pension plan
• Life insurance
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) plans
• MOST Missouri 529 college savings plan
• Up to 5% pay increase after introductory period
• Eligible for some student loan forgiveness programs

Paid Time Off

• Vacation:
  • 0–4 years: 2 weeks
  • 5–9 years: 3 weeks
  • 10–14 years: 4 weeks
  • 15–19 years: 4.5 weeks
  • 20+ years: 5 weeks
• Sick time accrued with no annual cap
• Annual personal and wellness days
• 11 paid holidays

Boone County Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

"To view our DEI Statement, please copy and paste the following URL into your browser: www.bcfr.org/about/dei-mission-statement/"

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Human Resources Manager or Director of Compliance at 573-874-1995.